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Merriman unworried about slow vaccination rates
From the peak of 22,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered in one day in June to just over 850 doses reported Tuesday, the pace of vaccinations has been going down in Saskatchewan.That isn't a worry for...
Aug 10, 2021

Ottawa creates new regulator for immigration consultants to root out fraud
OTTAWA - The federal government is establishing a college for immigration and citizenship consultants to become the official regulator of the profession across the country. The federal Immigration Dep...
Aug 10, 2021

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't run again, new leader to be chosen
BRANDON, Man. - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't seek re-election and a new Progressive Conservative Party leader will be chosen before the next provincial election. Pallister, 67, made ...
Aug 10, 2021

Wisconsin Democrat Kind won't seek 14th term in US House
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, who served more than 24 years in a southwestern Wisconsin district that former President Donald Trump carried in 2020, announced Tuesday that he won...
Aug 10, 2021

Everything cheery at Bruno's Cherry Sunday
The Cherry Sunday event returned to Bruno this past weekend.Committee co-chair (or co-cherry according to some on the committee) Debbie Kramer told northeastNOW they had a wonderful crowd that flocked...
Aug 10, 2021

Focus on Christmas Trade Show
It isn't too early to start thinking of Christmas!The Prince Albert Exhibition Association is hosting Focus on Christmas November 6 and 7.See the poster for full details.
Aug 10, 2021

An Evening with Theo Fleury
The Catholic Family Services of Prince Albert is hosting An Evening with Theo Fleury on a new date: Friday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.See the poster for full details.
Aug 10, 2021

Province reports 65 new cases in province, 536 new cases in last seven days
As of August 10, there are 65 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 50,679 reported cases; 634 cases considered active and 49,461 cases considered recovered.There are currently 269 ac...
Aug 10, 2021

Saskatchewan River Water Walk group hopes to raise awareness of need to protect water source
The Saskatchewan River Water Walk is continuing this week as the grassroots group heads across Saskatchewan and Alberta, raising awareness of the need for people to respect the water as a life source....
Aug 10, 2021

Company 'shocked' by Ottawa's decision on proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta
CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. - The company behind the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project in southwestern Alberta says it is shocked by the federal government's decision that it cannot proceed. Environment...
Aug 10, 2021