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New employment and training site opens
A special facility for a First Nation community northwest of Prince Albert has opened with the hopes it can help get young people into the workplace. The Ahtahkakoop Employment, Training and Social Bu...
Jan 29, 2020 Chief Larry Ahenekew (centre) is joined by his councillors and Elder Senator Fred Sasakamoose who cut the ribbon on the new employment and training building in Ahtahkakoop on Wednesday. Also with the ribbon are from left, Director of Education and Training Kerry Sasakamoose, Ashton Williams, Albertine Masuskapoe and Director of Social Development Christine Pechawis. (submitted photo/Alexis Christensen, BATC)
Canada captain Christine Sinclair ties world scoring record with goal No. 184
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair tied Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Cha...
Jan 29, 2020
At Sundance, Clinton warns of voter suppression in election
PARK CITY, Utah - Since losing the 2016 election to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has released a memoir about that defeat, launched a political action committee and penned another book about "gutsy wo...
Jan 29, 2020
Canadian snowboarder Toutant motivated for quick return following X Games injury
Sebastien Toutant felt a painful sting in his rib cage that took his breath away the moment he crashed down hard at the bottom of the X Games slopestyle course in Aspen l...
Jan 29, 2020
RCMP intelligence official faces new charges in secrecy case
OTTAWA - The federal prosecution service says a senior RCMP official faces three new charges for alleged secrecy breaches. Cameron Jay Ortis, director general of the RCMP's National Intellig...
Jan 29, 2020
AP Source: Baker reaches agreement to become Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to be the manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on conditio...
Jan 29, 2020
Fed leaves key rate alone but sees virus among global risks
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged at a low level Wednesday amid an economy that looks solid but faces potential global threats, including from China's viral outbrea...
Jan 29, 2020
SafeTALK mental health training course coming to Battlefords
Experts in the Battlefords who work in the community are encouraging more people to be open about the issue of mental health so those who are challenged will not feel ashamed talking about it.Living S...
Jan 29, 2020 Living Sky School Division plans to hold a mental health training program in February called SafeTALK so people can learn how to help individuals dealing with a mental health challenge and at risk of suicide. Today marks national Bell Let's Talk Day to raise awareness about how important it is for people to have good mental health. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Alberta premier wants Ottawa to approve Teck mine for benefit of First Nations
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to move swiftly to approve the Teck Frontier oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray. Jason Kenney says there is no reason to del...
Jan 29, 2020
Nick Nurse says Lowry being left off all-star team would be "unfathomable"
TORONTO - Seven seasons into his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse continues to marvel at particularly crafty Kyle Lowry moments. The Raptors coach can rattle off numerous game-clinching pla...
Jan 29, 2020