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Dispute with teachers could hurt government in fall election, professor says
Negotiations between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation resume this week, but it could be some time before the contract dispute is settled.A political science professor believes the long-running dispute could have a negative impact on the governing Saskatchewan Party as the fall electio...
May 15, 2024
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'I just can't believe it': Rebecca Strong overwhelmed with joy after winning Canada's Got Talent
In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she was named the winner of Canada's Got Talent 2024 on Tuesday night. When host Lindsay Ell read Rebecca's name out loud, ...
May 15, 2024
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Teachers begin voting on extending STF mandate as contract dispute drags on
It's another decision day for Saskatchewan teachers as they continue to fight with the province.On Wednesday and Thursday, members of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation will vote on whether to give the union a mandate to implement sanctions beyond this school year, as the existing mandate expires June 30. The result...
May 15, 2024
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'We had a real good inkling': Farmer finds space junk in field near Ituna
A Saskatchewan farmer is experiencing a situation that happens once in a blue moon.Barry Sawchuk farms near Ituna, northeast of Regina, along with his three sons.Near the end of April, Sawchuk and his son were checking the fields."We were just field scouting," he said. "My son and I were driving around b...
May 15, 2024
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Canada’s Got Talent
P.A.'s Rebecca Strong wins $1-million
Heading into the finale of Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong told paNOW, "I'm just trying to keep it really chill and not psyche myself out."In doing that, the 20-year-old Prince Albert singer ended up giving chills with her soul-stirring voice and psyching up an entire country of adoring fans who ended up ...
May 15, 2024
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additional charges
Tisdale victims included in 60 additional charges laid in child sexual assault case
RCMP have laid more charges against Richard John Dyke - a man already accused of sexual offences that occurred in the mid 2010's against three male youth under the age of 12 in his Assiniboia, SK home where his wife operated a day care.Since his initial arrest in November of last year, 29 more victims from several comm...
May 14, 2024
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Smoky summer?
More smoke expected to drift into north central Sask. this week
After wildfire smoke appeared in Prince Albert last Saturday, more smoke is expected in the region this week according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.Meteorologist Brian Proctor said changing wind patterns will cause more smoke to appear later this week, specifically from fires along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba...
May 14, 2024
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'It came from the sky:' Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field
Barry Sawchuk doesn't usually concern himself with space or the final frontier.The 66-year-old Saskatchewan farmer is much more focused on seeding.But when he found a giant piece of debris in his fields, Sawchuk said he was shocked to learn it was likely part of a rocket."Not every day you go out in your field and...
May 14, 2024
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Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald house project secures land near hospital
There was no opposition at the Monday night meeting of Prince Albert city council as they re-zoned over five acres of land near the hospital for a Ronald McDonald House. Along with the rezoning, council also agreed to give the charity a smaller adjacent piece of land for $1 and expects to get a development permit soon....
May 14, 2024
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NEW MRI
Province welcomes first pediatric MRI to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI machine has arrived at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. The Swoop® Portable MR Imaging System can complete brain scans at the bedside of some pediatric patients in a matter of minutes and allow family members to be present. On Tuesday morning, Health Minister Everett...
May 14, 2024
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