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Saving lives will take more than vaccines, says infectious disease expert
The Saskatchewan government has long said that vaccines are the only way out of the COVID-19 pandemic and that public health measures are merely a stopgap.However, an infectious disease expert disagre...
Apr 21, 2021
Parks Canada conducting prescribed burn in P.A. National Park
No need for alarm if local residents notice smoke coming from the south west corner of Prince Albert National Park. Parks Canada is currently conducting a prescribed fire at the park with potentially ...
Apr 21, 2021
Paper Excellence announces new scholarships; further signal of commitment to P.A.
Pulp and paper company Paper Excellence - which owns the currently shuttered mill in Prince Albert - has announced the creation of new scholarships. These are for Mtis students who live in the communi...
Apr 21, 2021
B.C. police say they take 'exception' to conducting roadblocks limiting travel
British Columbia's solicitor general says the government will release details of what is considered essential travel later in the week as the province considers using roadblocks to limit the spread of...
Apr 21, 2021
Former B.C. university rowing coach 'deeply sorry' after complaints
VICTORIA - The former head coach of women's rowing at the University of Victoria says he was and remains "deeply sorry" to learn of the impact his leadership had on several ex-team members who filed c...
Apr 21, 2021
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School students produce Indigenous-focused music video
(B.rose/YouTube)A combination of passion and creativity has led to the production of a student-produced music video from learners at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School. Students enrolled in the Nat...
Apr 21, 2021
Former B.C. university rowing coach 'deeply sorry' after complaints
VICTORIA - The former head coach of women's rowing at the University of Victoria says he was and remains "deeply sorry" to learn of the impact his leadership had on several ex-team members who filed c...
Apr 21, 2021
‘We need to find a way to play:’ Riders CEO discusses delayed season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders believe they will hit the field in 2021.The CFL announced Wednesday it is delaying the start of its season to Aug. 5 due to a third wave of COVID-19 affecting parts of Can...
Apr 21, 2021
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says talks with XFL have centred around business, not rules
Despite heated social media discussion in Canada, talks between the CFL and XFL haven't addressed what rules could be implemented if the football leagues join forces. The CFL and XFL announced jointly...
Apr 21, 2021
Sheriff: Deputy who killed man during warrant is on leave
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while executing a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an outcry from a crowd of dozens that immediately gath...
Apr 21, 2021