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'She tossed the dog out the window and then just floored it': P.A. police investigate alleged animal cruelty act
A group of residents in Prince Albert's Crescent Acres neighbourhood, received quite the shock this week when they witnessed what they believe was a woman's desperate attempt to abandon her dog.The in...
Sep 24, 2020

SHA notifies public about potential COVID-19 exposure in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of Prince Albert of a potential COVID-19 exposure at a local business.According to a media release, a person who tested positive for COVID...
Sep 24, 2020

Justice Dept. expected to file antitrust action vs. Google
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department is expected to bring an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition an...
Sep 24, 2020

Ontario's new testing strategy highlights complexities of second wave: experts
Ontario's overhaul of its COVID-19 testing strategy to focus on symptomatic and high-risk individuals highlights the fact that lessons still need to be learned as the country grapples with a seco...
Sep 24, 2020

Allegations of sexual harassment in Manitoba civil service substantiated: report
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says there's been an increase in investigations into sexual harassment complaints made by civil service employees and 20 allegations have been substantiated. A repor...
Sep 24, 2020

Canadian rookie receiver Claypool is impressing early with Pittsburgh Steelers
It's been an impressive start to an NFL career for Canadian Chase Claypool. The Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie receiver showed his athleticism in his NFL debut, a 26-16 win over the New Yo...
Sep 24, 2020

Pair of moose make their way around Melfort, safely herded out of the city
A bull and cow moose sighting in Melfort has been confirmed by the Ministry of Environment.A large number of reports of the two moose started coming in on Wednesday, according to Inspector Steve Dobko...
Sep 24, 2020

Melfort business owner announces bid for seat on council
A Melfort business owner has decided to throw her name into the ring for a seat on city council.Tara Muntain is looking to earn a seat in the council chambers at the Nov. 9 municipal election.Paperwor...
Sep 24, 2020

Manitoba murder trial to continue with 11 jurors after one shows COVID-19 symptoms.
WINNIPEG - A murder trial in Manitoba will continue with 11 jurors after one was discharged because he was showing COVID-19 symptoms.Kane Moar is charged with second-degree murder in the 2018 stabbing...
Sep 24, 2020

Former Melfort resident, Carla Streeton to be NDP candidate for Martensville-Warman
A former Melfort resident has been nominated by the Saskatchewan NDP to be the candidate for Martensville-Warman in the upcoming provincial election.Carla Streeton is a pre-kindergarten and kindergart...
Sep 24, 2020