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Canada's Karina LeBlanc returns to Portland as GM, rejoins Christine Sinclair
Canadian Karina LeBlanc is leaving her post as CONCACAF's head of women's football to become general manager of the NWSL Portland Thorns. The move reunites the former Canadian goalkeeper with veteran ...
Nov 01, 2021

Town raises the Poppy Flag to remember veterans
With a frosty chill in the air, representatives from the Town of Battleford and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 raised the commemorative "Poppy Flag" to remember Canada's veterans in a special ...
Nov 01, 2021

'Carbon monoxide alarms saved my family': Prince Albert resident and government highlight CO safety
"It's the silent killer. We were sleeping and could have just passed away. Thank goodness that detector went off. It literally saved our lives."Garth Kalin didn't know his carbon monoxide (CO) detecto...
Nov 01, 2021

Optometrists noticing eye health suffering during pandemic
With the emergence of remote work and video chats during the pandemic, people have spent even more time than usual staring at screens over the past year and a half. While that's made it easier to stay...
Nov 01, 2021

Losing candidate for Manitoba Tory leadership wants swearing-in delayed
WINNIPEG - The losing candidate in the race to become Manitoba's next premier is challenging the results and wants the winner's swearing-in delayed. Shelly Glover, who came up short with 49 per cent o...
Nov 01, 2021

Canada defeats defending champion France at BJK Cup final
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Canada won the decisive doubles match to secure a 2-1 upset victory over defending champion France in Group A of the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Monday. After the two natio...
Nov 01, 2021

BUH Foundation names new Executive Director
The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (BUH) has found its next executive director ahead of the Christmas season.Leanne Ducommun will take over the role, following a selection process that involved...
Nov 01, 2021

Canadiens send promising forward Cole Caufield to minor-league affiliate
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens sent Cole Caufield to their American Hockey League affiliate in Laval, Que., on Monday in hopes the promising forward can rediscover his scoring touch. The 20-year-ol...
Nov 01, 2021

Flames goalie Markstrom, Senators forward Batherson in NHL's weekly Three Stars
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom, Ottawa Senators right-winger Drake Batherson and Tampa Bay Lightning left-winger Alex Killorn are the NHL's Three Stars for the week ending Oct. 3...
Nov 01, 2021

Nine months into Biden's first term, all U.S. eyes on Virginia governor's race
WASHINGTON - Voters in Virginia are choosing their next governor Tuesday, a vote with wide-reaching implications for both the sitting U.S. president and his ever-present predecessor. Both Joe Biden an...
Nov 01, 2021