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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

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

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

Beavers reflect on provincials, thank community for strong turnout
The North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team hosted provincials over the weekend, Aug. 6-8 in the community, making a run to the tournament semifinals.The Beavers tore out of the gates with a ban...
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

25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Algeria's president announced Tuesday night that 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from the wildfires ravaging forests and villages east of the capital. The president of...
Aug 10, 2021

Belanger resigning as NDP MLA to seek federal Liberal nomination
Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger has set his sights on federal politics and will be resigning from his current provincial seat on Sunday.He made the announcement Tuesday during an online media conferenc...
Aug 10, 2021

CBC nets record-breaking digital audiences for Tokyo Olympics
TORONTO - The CBC is touting record-breaking digital audiences for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The public broadcaster says its digital and streaming platforms netted more than 37 million video views sinc...
Aug 10, 2021