Mark Carney believes he can borrow billions now to invest into major projects and jump start the Canadian economy. If those investments don't pay off, Canada's debt load leaves it exposed to other, new risks.

The federal budget charts a path to $157 billion in annual defence spending by 2030, bringing Canada closer to NATO's five per cent target. But it offers few details on military rearmament and no spending roadmap beyond 2030. Analysts question whether fiscal pressures and shifting political priorities will undermine Ottawa's commitments.

Dave Leaderhouse  Special to the Herald  Tucker Prodaehl has played a lot of football in the last four years and his time on the gridiron has paid off nicely with the dual threat for the Carlton Crusaders recently signing a letter of commitment to play next season with the University of Regina Rams.  “I had […]

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Prince Albert’s Executive Committee has supported new restrictions on virtual attendance at council meetings following a lengthy debate Monday over accessibility, family responsibilities and the importance of being physically present in council chambers. The proposed changes would limit councillors to two virtual City Council meetings per calendar year, with exceptions for medical reasons and unforeseen […]

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Dave Leaderhouse  Special to the Herald  The city final for senior boy’s volleyball was almost anti-climatic as the St. Mary Marauders and Carlton Crusaders had a tough act to follow after the senior girl’s teams from those schools put on an epic display in their city championship last week.  With St. Mary having won the […]

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The Prince Albert Mintos have a big upcoming weekend as they will host the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors at the Art Hauser Centre for a two-game series. The Mintos enter the weekend with a 9-3-1-0 record through their first 13 games, sitting fourth in the Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League standings with 19 points. Moose […]

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Max Pahtayken Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Daily Herald The Gateway Mall Food Court in Prince Albert welcomed a new restaurant to their roster on Thursday. Eastern Plate had their grand opening on their first day of operations on Thursday, serving up delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine. “Our first day was tiring, but we love […]

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The Saskatchewan NDP is promising to establish Community Advisory Networks within 100 days of forming government, saying Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan residents need a stronger voice in decisions affecting local healthcare services. NDP Deputy Leader Vicki Mowat made the announcement during a press conference outside the main entrance to Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. […]

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Founder expanded with stand-alone retail location Max Pahtayken Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Daily Herald First Nations owned Kiyam clothing opened their second location in Gateway Mall in Prince Albert in September. Approaching six years after the creation of Kiyam clothing, First Nations entrepreneur from Sturgeon Lake First Nation Justin Naytowhow has opened his second location […]

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The feds have produced a big business budget masquerading as the answer to cost of living

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