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Calgary Flames deal Sam Bennett to Florida Panthers
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames jettisoned the highest draft pick in team history when Sam Bennett was dealt to the Florida Panthers on Monday. The 24-year-old forward and a sixth-round draft pick in 202...
Apr 12, 2021
Better Together organizers promoting message of hope for mental health
The Better Together T-shirt Project co-founder is promoting a new campaign in the Battlefords to spread a message of hope during the second year of the pandemic.The new effort is part of the Better To...
Apr 12, 2021
Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins, Wild and Timberwolves all postponed games scheduled for Monday because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man and the potential for un...
Apr 12, 2021
Drive-thru clinic added in North Battleford
Battlefords residents 55 and older will have another two days available at the drive-thru clinic for vaccinations.North Battleford will offer COVID-19 immunization April 13-14 at 391 Yellowhead Highwa...
Apr 12, 2021
Ex-police chief gets 1 year in prison for hiring scandal
The former police chief of Connecticut's largest city was sentenced Monday to one year and one day in prison for rigging the hiring process that led to his appointment in 2018. A federal judge in Brid...
Apr 12, 2021
CFL continuing talks with federal government about return to field in '21
The CFL has continued talks with the federal government about securing financial assistance in an effort to return to the field this season. A source confirmed talks are ongoing. The source was grante...
Apr 12, 2021
Boy rescued from South Saskatchewan River by Saskatoon runner
Two boys on the shoreline of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon were fortunate Brad Pilon was nearby when one of them slipped into the water.Pilon was running on the Meewasin Trail with his wif...
Apr 12, 2021
Vaccine delivery for first responders, remaining healthcare workers and certain store staff
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it will prioritize first responders at mobile vaccination units after the current priority populations are vaccinated. It also announced the remaining fron...
Apr 12, 2021
SaskTel to waive data overage charges until June 30
SaskTel is doing its part to help people working from home or students learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.On Monday, the Crown corporation announced it would be waiving data overage charge...
Apr 12, 2021
Liberal motion sees shutdown of committee investigation into military misconduct
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is set to conclude its study into allegations of sexual misconduct in the Canadian military after a Liberal motion to do so passed. The standing committee on nationa...
Apr 12, 2021