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Far North sees seven new COVID-19 cases, certain restrictions eased on travel, prescriptions, health care
The northern travel order was amended and limits will soon be lifted on prescription drugs as the province continues its re-open plan. As of today, May 19, there are seven new cases of COVID-19, bring...
May 19, 2020
$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - The $1-million Pepsi North America Cup will be run Aug. 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The race, Canada's richest harness event, was originally set for June 20 but was postponed las...
May 19, 2020
Phase two of Sask. Re-Open plan rolls out, P.A. business back on track
It's a different sort of normal but many of Prince Albert's businesses were embracing the start to a new reality Tuesday with the second phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. As of today most outlet...
May 19, 2020
A list of provincial decisions on schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario announced Tuesday that schools will remain closed until September, though at-home learning will continue through June. Here are the decisions other provinces have made on schools amid the COVI...
May 19, 2020
'Quite a surprise': Baltimore Orioles spotted out of range in La Ronge
A rare sight to see as far north as La Ronge, local residents have been surprised by the arrival of Baltimore Orioles in the area this year.La Ronge resident April Chiefcalf was observing the birds in...
May 19, 2020
Canada turns to U.S. Navy for help recovering downed military helicopter
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is turning to the U.S. military for assistance in recovering the downed Cyclone helicopter off the coast of Greece. The helicopter crashed on April 29 within sight o...
May 19, 2020
NHL's plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle
The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And what that plan resembles could be complica...
May 19, 2020
SPSA provides update on English Creek fire at Fort a la Corne, now at 37,500 hectares
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided an update on the English Creek fire burning in the Fort la Corne forest.As of 10:45 a.m., on Monday, May 19, the fire was listed at 37,500 hec...
May 19, 2020
Prince Albert Canada Day celebrations altered due to COVID-19
In Prince Albert, Canada's 153rd birthday celebrations like most events during the COVID-19 pandemic are being held virtually or not at all.Heading onlineThe Prince Albert Multicultural Council (PAMC)...
May 19, 2020
Donation brings a bit of Mardi Gras to hospital workers
NEW ORLEANS - Emily Bauman is a believer in the power of music. So when she got her stimulus check, she put that power to work -- for New Orleans's hospital workers and the city's out-of-work musician...
May 19, 2020
