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ON TO THE FINALE
P.A.'s Rebecca Strong moving on as CGT reveals first six performers heading to the finale
Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong is one step closer to winning this season of Canada's Got Talent.The local songstress was named to the finale following Tuesday night's performance on the big stage.Strong sang Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" with judge Howie Mandel stating, "Your performance tonight was...
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Trafficking
Poster campaign looks to tackle human trafficking in Sask
People across Saskatchewan will start seeing posters meant to let them know, human trafficking does happen here and offer help to those who need it.The campaign consists of three different posters, they read: "The life wasn't your choice", "We see you; we believe you" and "It started with atten...
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Dynamic duo
P.A. doubles duo set to compete at SHSAA provincials
A doubles pairing from St. Mary High School is set to compete at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association Badminton Championships in Nipawin this weekend.Partners Greyson de Padua and Zayan Doctor will compete against the province's best on May 11 after qualifying at regionals."It was pretty hard (at reg...
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Real estate
P.A.'s supply of housing for sale drops to 3 months
Despite a slight dip in the benchmark price of a home in Prince Albert, April real estate data shows a continuing reduction in the supply of homes for sale. At the end of the month 3.3 months of supply remained, a 20 per cent reduction over last year at the same time and almost 53 per cent drop compared to the 10-year ...
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Saskatchewan
EMERGENCY ALERT
Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today
The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today.That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts. The sole exception is Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15.Provincial and territori...
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TEACHERS VOTE
Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer to its membership for a vote in mid-April.The offer includes an eight per cent wage increase over a three-year contract...
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STOP THE INVASION!
Guardians of the Lakes: How the province is looking to prevent aquatic invasive species
With spring in full force, many Saskatchewan residents are getting their boats ready to hit nearby lakes but just like in previous years, there's a warning to ensure you're not bringing anything harmful into the waters.Earlier this week, the Government of Saskatchewan marked the beginning of Aquatic Invasive Species (A...
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Crescent Point Energy selling $600M of assets to Saturn Oil & Gas
Crescent Point Energy Corp. has signed a $600-million deal to sell some of its oil-producing properties in Saskatchewan to Saturn Oil & Gas.Included in the deal are its Flat Lake and Battrum properties and production from the assets is expected to be 13,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day over the next 12 months....
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Rain is a good thing
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...
May 06, 2024
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Health care expansion
More seats added to Sask Polytech health worker program
An extra 72 seats will be added to the Continue Care Assistant program at three Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, including Prince Albert. The new seats will be available starting in September, according to a news release from the school Monday morning. "The need for Continuing Care Assistants in Saskatchewan has...
May 06, 2024
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Canada
Minister said 'hundreds' of Canadians might use Gaza visa. More than 7,500 applied.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - An immigration lawyer in Toronto says new figures from the federal government show just how "grudging" Ottawa's efforts have been to rescue Canadians' family members from the war in the Gaza Strip. Figures obtained by The Canadian Press through an access to information request show Canadian...
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Ottawa cancels public ceremony for Israeli flag-raising, citing security concerns
OTTAWA - City officials say they've cancelled a flag-raising ceremony at Ottawa City Hall to mark the establishment of Israel because of security concerns. The flag will be raised next Tuesday, but a ceremony involving the mayor, diplomats and members of the Jewish community will not go ahead. The city says it has int...
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In the news today: Emergency alert test, Drake shooting investigation
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today. That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a tes...
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Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today
OTTAWA - The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today. That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts. The sole exception is Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15. Provincial an...
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Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests
OTTAWA, Ill. - A new opinion poll suggests nearly half of Canadians oppose the pro-Palestinian encampments that have cropped up on some university campuses. Just 31 per cent of people who took the Leger survey last weekend said they support the encampments, while 48 per cent were against the demonstrations. About one i...
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Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again
DUNCAN, B.C. - Images of steelhead and trout flicker over long sheets of paper, brought to life in blue and green crayon rubbings by the thousands. It's called Project 84,000, and is intended to depict the number of steelhead and trout that died in a massive fish kill in the drought-stricken Cowichan River on southern...
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Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments. Marlei...
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Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard ...
May 06, 2024
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Canadian borders on alert for avian influenza in dairy cattle
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highl...
May 06, 2024
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Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the...
May 06, 2024
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Agriculture Roundup for Friday May 3, 2024
The Little Potato Company celebrated the grand opening of its sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alta. The new 240,000 square foot facili...
May 04, 2024
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Farm Credit Canada denies rumours its head office is moving out of Sask.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is not relocating its head office from Regina to Quebec.FCC is Canada's largest farm lender and has operated out of S...
May 03, 2024
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World News
Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump. Trump and some other defendants in the case had tried to get Willis an...
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Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) - Police began to clear a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested 33 protesters, hours after dozens left the site and marched to President Ellen Granberg's home. Officials at the university in Washington, D.C., had warned of possible suspensions for s...
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Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
HONG KONG (AP) - An appeals court Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government's request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the once-freewheeling global financial hub. "Glory to Hong Kong" was often sung by demonstrators during the...
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Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid that was closed nearly three days earlier after a Hamas rocket attack killed four Israeli soldiers nearby. An Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah cross...
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US paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S., a senior administration official said Tuesday. The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800...
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Spartz fends off Republican rivals to win contentious Indiana congressional primary
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Two-term U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz won a contentious Republican primary to defend her seat just months after she decided to run for reelection in a campaign that focused attention on her opposition to sending aid to her native Ukraine. She defeated eight rival Republicans to secure her place on the ...
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ON TO THE FINALE
P.A.'s Rebecca Strong moving on as CGT reveals first six performers heading to the finale
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Anderson Motors: Driving towards a bright future
Real estate
P.A.'s supply of housing for sale drops to 3 months
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Bodybuilding
Prince Albert bodybuilder wins top prize at regional competition
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SIGA
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority values its staff
Golden in Finland
Ritchie, Canada beats United States 6-4 to win under-18 men's world hockey championship
May 05, 2024
Red Dress Day
P.A. comes together to mark Red Dress Day
May 05, 2024