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Christmas kettles get a boost from special volunteer
A sure sign of the Christmas season; the ringing of bells and the sight of a bright red Salvation Army kettle.Along with the longstanding props, Prince Albert kettles had a special guest over the week...
Nov 26, 2019 Maj. Harvey Compton and guest, manning a kettle this past Saturday. (submitted photo/ Salvation Army Prince Albert Facebook page)
Nadal beats Canada's Shapovalov to give Spain sixth Davis Cup title
MADRID - World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 7-6 (7) on Sunday to give Spain its sixth Davis Cup title and deny Canada its first. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.,&...
Nov 26, 2019
Secret documents reveal how China mass detention camps work
The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there "to prevent escapes." Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominan...
Nov 26, 2019
NYC commuters enjoy Thanksgiving feast on subway car
NEW YORK - Thanksgiving came early for a group of New York City commuters who enjoyed a holiday feast on a subway train. Video footage shows riders standing behind a white-clothed table covered with p...
Nov 26, 2019
Don't be alarmed: emergency alert system test coming Wednesday
OTTAWA - Don't be alarmed - it's only a test. Provincial and territorial emergency management systems will send test signals to your wireless device Wednesday, as well as to radio and TV stations. Dep...
Nov 26, 2019
NHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slurs
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The NHL said Tuesday it is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu when he and the Nigerian-born player were in the minors a d...
Nov 26, 2019
Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK - Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks of speculation, the 77-year-...
Nov 26, 2019
Back-to-back for Birch Hills, silver for Annaheim at boys volleyball provincials
A handful of hardware is coming back to northeast Saskatchewan after boys provincial volleyball championships on the weekend.From Nov. 22 to 23, teams from all over competed for gold in their respecti...
Nov 26, 2019 Birch Hills won their second straight provincial title on the weekend. (Submitted Photo/Shannon Vey)
Christmas Tree Harvest December 1 - 24
Parks Canada invites local residents to harvest a Christmas tree from the Waskesiu Community Fuel Break (CFB) from December 1 to December 24. Start a new family tradition and help protect Waskesiu fro...
Nov 26, 2019
Creating Connections: First Impressions Matter
Do you quickly engage others? Do you avoid networking opportunities; do you have introverted tendencies? Would you like to make the most of your marketing budget to increase your contact spheres and r...
Nov 26, 2019
