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Ontario, New Brunswick bus companies eye Sask. market
By Charlene Tebbutt News that Greyhound is cancelling routes in Western Canada has generated interest from other companies wanting to take over the service. Ontario-based Kasper Transportation has bee...
Jul 16, 2018 Ontario-based Kasper Transportation has expressed interest in operating passenger bus routes in Saskatchewan once Greyhound exits the market this fall. (Kasper Transportation/Facebook)
New bus seatbelt laws will be difficult to enforce: company owner
By Glenn Hicks A Saskatchewan charter bus company is welcoming news of stricter seatbelt regulations from the federal government, but says enforcement will be a challenge. Transport Canada will requir...
Jul 12, 2018 Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines operates charter bus and motorcoach services in Saskatchewan. (Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines/Facebook)
Prov. wants feedback on pot at work, union says no need
By Glenn Hicks, paNow The Government of Saskatchewan wants your opinion on how to best keep people safe in the workplace once recreational marijuana is legal on October 17, 2018. A consultation paper ...
Jul 08, 2018
UPDATE: 3 young offenders caught after escape from youth facility
Three young offenders who escaped custody from the Prince Albert Youth Residence Thursday night have now been apprehended. A court order was obtained late Friday, according to the government, to allow...
Jun 23, 2018
Southend wildfire grows to 3,000 hectares
By Glenn Hicks, paNOW The wildfire burning near the northern community of Southend which has forced hundreds to flee their homes has quickly grown and now covers 3,000 hectares - 30 square kilometres....
Jun 20, 2018 More than 700 people have been evacuated from the town of Southend after a wildfire grew to 3,000 hectares on June 20, 2018 (Nelson Cook/ Facebook)
Prince Albert doctor loses licence after sex with patients
By Glenn Hicks A Prince Albert doctor charged with several counts of unprofessional conduct, including having sex with his patients, has lost his license to practice medicine. Dr. Josias Furstenberg h...
Jun 20, 2018 Prince Albert's Dr. Josias Furstenberg admitted to charges including having sex with patients and has had his license revoked by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. (Doctor Jof/Twitter)
Ministry of Environment seeks public help in Rally fire investigation
By Bryan Eneas While the blaze has died down, investigators are still looking for a specific cause of the so-called Rally wildfire. Casey Howey, a conservation officer supervisor with the Ministry of ...
Jun 13, 2018 (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment)
Fire ban lifted in P.A. National Park
By Glenn Hicks The fire ban at the Prince Albert National Park will be lifted Friday, June 1. Parks officials said the recent rain, cooler weather and the efforts of fire crews have led to the re-open...
Jun 01, 2018 Wildfire damage seen in Prince Albert National Park on May 31, 2018. (Parks Canada)
P.A. National Park wildfire grows, now 20 km away from Waskesiu
By Glenn Hicks The wildfire burning in the Prince Albert National Park has grown closer to Waskesiu, but officials say the town remains open and there is no immediate risk there. The so-called 'Rabbit...
May 25, 2018 A wildfire in Prince Albert National Park moved to within 20 kilometres of Waskesiu on May 24, 2018. (Parks Canada)
'Rally' wildfire contained, Sandy Bay blaze causes concerns
By Glenn Hicks The long weekend brought good news for communities threatened by the 'Rally' wildfire west of Prince Albert, but new fires were also sparked elsewhere in the province. On Tuesday offici...
May 23, 2018 A wildfire seen from Sandy Bay, Sask. on May 21, 2018 (Darrell PH Sewap/Facebook)
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