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Canola farmers trying to make do without China exports
Saskatchewan canola farmers are working hard to replace Chinese business.China started blocking Canadian exports of the product this spring.Lane Stockbrugger, the chair of SaskCanola, said it does wor...
Oct 17, 2019 Canola field. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Time runs out for wet thief
A man caught with a number of stolen items, including two expensive watches from Bocian jewellers, has received a 12 month jail sentence.Blair Leslie Ballantyne, 42, was sentenced Thursday morning at ...
Oct 17, 2019 Blair Leslie Ballantyne has connections to a number of thefts in the Leask and Spiritwood areas, as well as one that happened at a Prince Albert jewellery store. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Energy Secretary Perry tells Trump he plans on resigning
FORT WORTH, Texas - Energy Secretary Rick Perry has notified the president that he intends to leave his job soon. That's according to an administration official who confirmed the news on condition of ...
Oct 17, 2019
Four Green nominees in Quebec made Islamophobic comments, party says
OTTAWA - The Green party said Tuesday it recently learned of Islamophobic social-media posts by four of its Quebec candidates. The candidates will make public statements ...
Oct 17, 2019
March set for Saturday
A Prince Albert group is set to walk to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking.The A21 Walk for Freedom is set for Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. The aim of the event is to raise awareness...
Oct 17, 2019 Last year just over 70 people came out to take part in the A21 Walk for Freedom (A-21 Walk for Freedom/Facebook)
Vitelli couldn't wait to be a part of the Raiders
When Reece Vitelli knew he'd be a Prince Albert Raider after the team's blockbuster trade with the Everett Silvertips on Sunday, it would have been way easier on him had he stayed in Everett and waite...
Oct 17, 2019 EVERETT, WA - OCTOBER 12: during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire)
Montreal to ban stores from dumping unsold clothes, food as part of waste plan
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has plans to forbid grocery chains and other stores from throwing out edible food and useful clothing as part of its five-year plan to significantly...
Oct 17, 2019
Man tried twice in case of murdered Winnipeg teen sues for wrongful conviction
WINNIPEG - A man acquitted of killing a Winnipeg teenager following two trials and more than a decade behind bars is suing the Manitoba government and police for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. ...
Oct 17, 2019
William Powell helping run for a cure this October
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell is helping run for a cure during breast cancer awareness month, with his mom at the top of his mind.Powell's mom Darla died of lupus in 2010 while ...
Oct 17, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback William Powell. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Montreal Alouettes keep foot on gas pedal while preparing for playoff return
MONTREAL - Having already clinched a playoff spot, the Montreal Alouettes are looking at the final three games of the year as a post-season tune-up. The Alouettes (8-7) host the Toronto Argonauts (3-1...
Oct 17, 2019
