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Stockwell Day steps down from several roles after comments about racism
A former Canadian Alliance leader and Conservative MP has resigned from Telus' board of directors and as a strategic adviser to a law firm after comparing racism to his experience of being mocked in s...
Jun 03, 2020
Water Security Agency issues advisory for above normal flows in Churchill River System
Stream flows are above normal in all portions of the Churchill River System east of Peter Pond Lake. That's according to the Water Security Agency (WSA), which is advising residents who live in the ar...
Jun 03, 2020
Province exploring its options when it comes to 5G networks as Bell, Telus drop Huawei
On Tuesday telecomnunication giants Bell and Telus both announced they would not be using Huawei technology as they move forward with their 5G projects.On Wednesday morning, the Minister responsible f...
Jun 03, 2020
Halkett seeking direction as he begins term on LLRIB council
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. John Halkett wants to know from fellow Little Red River residents what they would like to see done in the community. Halkett was elected as a councillor after the genera...
Jun 03, 2020
Horgan calls for national anti-racism program; will pitch idea to PM, premiers
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan says he will push for a national anti-racism program this week during a conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his fellow premiers. Horgan says...
Jun 03, 2020
Hafford man charged in child pornography offenses
A Hafford man has been charged in connection with child pornography offences after numerous complaints were received about a man attempting to access illicit material online. The Saskatchewan Internet...
Jun 03, 2020
Hulking lineman Derek Dennis has experienced racism while playing in Canada
At six foot three and 345 pounds, Derek Dennis is an imposing figure. But he's not immune to feeling the wrath of racism. The hulking CFL free-agent offensive lineman says he's been challeng...
Jun 03, 2020
Siakam: Moving from Cameroon to becoming a minority in the U.S. was a 'shock'
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam feels the suspicious eyes on him when he walks into upscale shops. The Toronto Raptors forward said in his 10 years since moving from Cameroon, he...
Jun 03, 2020
Chamber Appoints Three New Board Directors
The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors of the board. Jessica Gale, Jeff Stumpf and Mike Scissons will become Board members e...
Jun 03, 2020
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue, a se...
Jun 03, 2020