Tag Archives: Federal Politics
Lifting of travel restrictions good news for travel companies
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) feels Tuesday's announcement lifting COVID-19 restrictions next week for unvaccinated travellers wanting to fly or take a train is positive news for everyone....
Jun 15, 2022
CMHA Battlefords' branch celebrates opening of Independence Commons facility
With the snip of a ribbon, the new Independence Commons facility located at 1942 Kramer Place in North Battleford officially opened Tuesday.The project offers independent supported living to people de...
Jun 14, 2022
Northern MP returns from United Nations trip focused on Indigenous issues
Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Vidal is back in Ottawa after he travelled to New York earlier this week to attend the United Nations (UN) Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.The 21st sess...
Jun 07, 2022
Local Cree language program receives green light for expansion
A successful language program that has gained a Prince Albert school a lot of positive feedback from both its own families, as well as the general community as a whole, is growing.Next Fall, the Cree ...
Jun 06, 2022
Apology from Pope draws mixed local reaction
Hours after an apology from Pope Francis to former residential school students, and a promise to come to Canada to deliver a similar message, his words are still sinking in for at least two concerned ...
Jun 06, 2022
Canada firmer than ever in support of Ukraine after 100 days of war: Joly
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is more resolute than ever in its support for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues after 100 days.In an interview with The Canadian Press,...
Jun 04, 2022
Gas analyst says high prices are not denting demand
Saskatchewan drivers are enduring more pain at the gas pumps.Gas prices hit another record in the province on Tuesday as some stations in Saskatoon and Regina began hiking prices to $1.95.9 per litre....
Jun 01, 2022
Number of homeless on the street doubles
The number of homeless people on the streets of Prince Albert has doubled in the last year. A count done in March of this year showed 57 people with no form of shelter compared to 26 in 2021. Brian Ho...
May 26, 2022
Saskatchewan signs $32M long-term care agreement with Ottawa
Saskatchewan and the federal government have reached a $32-million agreement to support long-term care, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday during a visit to the province."As we recover ...
May 25, 2022
FSIN calls for federal support during Spring Assembly
Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti was presented with one white moccasin during the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Spring Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.This ...
May 20, 2022