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Alberta climate plan part of cabinet decision on oilsands mine: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - The federal cabinet's decision on a huge new Alberta oilsands mine will weigh what the province is doing to help Canada achieve its climate goal of net-zero emissions by&n...
Jan 30, 2020

Things for people in Canada to know about the coronavirus
Two cases of the new deadly strain of coronavirus have been identified in Ontario, with a third reported Tuesday in British Columbia. But how much of a threat does the new virus pose to Cana...
Jan 30, 2020

Montreal city councillor withdraws motion defining anti-Semitism amid criticism
MONTREAL - A Montreal city councillor withdrew a motion to have the city adopt an international organization's definition of anti-Semitism on Tuesday, as critics charged that ...
Jan 30, 2020

Liberals face prickly decision over fate of controversial Challenger jets
OTTAWA - The clock is ticking on the federal government's fleet of Challenger executive planes, as outdated technology on two of the four aircraft mean they will no longer be allowed to fly in many co...
Jan 30, 2020

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival
The 2020 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival, Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event will be ready to go from February 28-March 8!There are many activities each day for all interest groups.
Jan 30, 2020

Provincial Snowmobile Festival
The Melfort and District Trail Riders are hosting the Provincial Snowmobile Festival February 28 - March 1 at the Kerry Vickar Centre Register at www.sasksnow.com to enjoy the full weekend of events.B...
Jan 30, 2020

Sask. teachers to vote on potential job action, including possible strike
Saskatchewan's teachers are inching towards the possibility of job action as the union representing them calls for a "sanctions vote."The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) announced Thursday it ...
Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy
WASHINGTON - An annual congressional report says the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite a healthy economy. Tuesday's Congressional Budget...
Jan 30, 2020

Western Development Museums - Moving Forward in 2020
While it may not seem that much has changed at the WDM this past year, we've been very busy behind the scenes. We've been laying the foundations for the Museum's work going into the next decade. Our f...
Jan 30, 2020

Carlton Crushes Cancer Campaign Complete
Carlton Crushes Cancer Campaign Complete with fulfilment of generous pledge by Malcolm Jenkins.Members of the Home Care and Palliative Team in Prince Albert, along with Kelsey Pearson from Carlton Com...
Jan 30, 2020