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Criminal pardons would be less expensive, easier to get under Liberal budget plan
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it is moving ahead with long-simmering plans to make it easier and less expensive to obtain a criminal pardon. Proposals outlined in the federal budget Monday coul...
Apr 19, 2021
Federal Budget 2021: Long-term care standards, vaccine production in health plan
OTTAWA - The federal budget is promising billions to close gaps in long-term care and Canada's vaccine production laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the pandem...
Apr 19, 2021
Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd's death goes to the jury
MINNEAPOLIS - The murder case against former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd went to the jury Monday in a city on edge against another round of unrest like the one that erupted last...
Apr 19, 2021
EXPLAINER: How will jury deliberations work in Chauvin case?
MINNEAPOLIS - After more than two weeks of witness testimony and hours of attorney arguments, the fate of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is now in the hands of a jury that will decide...
Apr 19, 2021
City looking at starting new good neighbours program
North Battleford council members are looking at starting a new good neighbours program to get the community more involved in helping others.Administration discussed reactivating the city's Neighbourho...
Apr 19, 2021
Bottcher falls to Mouat in Champions Cup final, Homan to play Tirinzoni tonight
CALGARY - A critical miss from Brendan Bottcher just past the midway point of Monday's final at the Humpty's Champions Cup proved costly in a 6-3 loss to Bruce Mouat. The Scottish rink stole two point...
Apr 19, 2021
Fatal house fire on Pelican Lake First Nation
A man died in the early hours of Sunday morning in a house fire on Pelican Lake First Nation.According to Spritwood RCMP, officers attended the scene and found the residence was completely destroyed a...
Apr 19, 2021
Federal Budget 2021: Liberals pledge $30B for child care with eye to reducing fees
OTTAWA - The federal government is diving into the deep end of child care, promising billions in new spending for provinces to create spaces and drive down fees. The Liberals' 2021 budget doesn't comm...
Apr 19, 2021
Pelican Lake house fire results in sudden death
A man is dead as a result of a house fire in Pelican Lake First Nation, which police have deemed not suspicious.Spiritwood RCMP received the call of a house fire just before 5 a.m. on April 18, where ...
Apr 19, 2021
Pattison Media announces 2021 Prairie Equity Scholarship competition
Broadcast and digital media students who are part of under-represented groups can apply for a scholarship sponsored by Pattison Media, formerly the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.The 2021 Prairie Equity...
Apr 19, 2021