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Refinery employees upset they weren’t told about bomb threat
Kevin Bittman is still shaken.Bittman, the president of Unifor Local 594, can't understand why no one from his union was told a letter had been received in February in which someone threatened to blow...
May 20, 2020
Some Sask. health services resume but it's not business as usual
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding the public that while some health services are resuming amid the COVID-19 outbreak there will be the need for patience. And the head of the authori...
May 20, 2020
Vote delayed on Shellbrook CNR station
The future of the old CN rail station in Shellbrook remains up in the air, following a decision by town council Tuesday night to delay a critical vote.As was expected, council discussed a resolution w...
May 20, 2020
Smaller communities respond to provincial infrastructure spending
Some Prince Albert area communities are responding to the provincial government's infrastructure stimulus spending.Earlier this month the province announced plans to spend an additional $2 billion on ...
May 20, 2020
Saskatchewan reports seventh COVID-19 related death as new cases rise
The seventh COVID-19 related death in Saskatchewan has been announced by the government as new cases across the province rose by 21, the biggest daily spike since May 6.The deceased individual was in ...
May 20, 2020
Water shut-offs won't be halted
The City of Prince Albert will continue water shut offs for properties that have not had a new water meter installed.At Tuesday night's meeting, council rejected a motion that would have seen the prac...
May 20, 2020
American fugitive wanted for murder ordered deported in immigration board hearing
HALIFAX - An Immigration and Refugee Board member has ruled that an American fugitive wanted for murder in Texas will be deported, with a wide publication ban on details of his case. Board member Dian...
May 20, 2020
Change in weather is expected to help ground crews battle Fort à la Corne fire
Damp, humid weather is expected to improve the fire situation at Fort la Corne Forest east of Prince Albert over the next couple of days.Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency noted ...
May 20, 2020
English Creek fire at 40,000 hectares, still uncontained
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided another update on the English Creek fire that started in the Fort la Corne Provincial Forest.As of Tuesday morning, the fire has grown to 40,0...
May 20, 2020
Three women charged in connection to recent drug busts
More drugs are off the streets as the result of some recent efforts by police in Prince Albert.Tuesday morning, police arrested and charged a 26-year-old woman with possession for the purpose of traff...
May 20, 2020
