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George Springer hits another leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Cleveland 8-6
TORONTO - George Springer knocked in three runs with four hits, including another leadoff homer, to jump-start the Toronto Blue Jays to another win. Toronto scored all its runs in the first three inni...
Aug 04, 2021
Toronto FC back to bad habits as it falls 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union
PHILADELPHIA - Toronto FC reverted to its early-season malaise Wednesday, putting on a dismal performance in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union in MLS play. After going unbeaten in five games (2-0-3...
Aug 04, 2021
Feds say 82,000-plus doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to be sent to Trinidad and Tobago
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced it will send more than 82,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago. International Development Minister Karina Gould sai...
Aug 04, 2021
Committee continues plans for commemorative walk on former Sask. Hospital grounds
The local committee that plans to create a legacy walk on part of the grounds of the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford in the future are continuing with their work.Some key parts of the st...
Aug 04, 2021
Canada welcomes first of Afghan refugees who supported Canadian military mission
OTTAWA - The first planeload of Afghan refugees who supported the Canadian military mission in Afghanistan has arrived in Canada. The federal government is not saying how many refugees were on board t...
Aug 04, 2021
Province and feds announce AgriStability interim benefit increase
Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers are facing immeasurable challenges this year. But an increase to the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit might make things a little easier across the province. The fed...
Aug 04, 2021
Fires in northwest region still being monitored
While the Northwest region of Saskatchewan doesn't contain one of the five wildfires of note in the province, there are still two blazes that are being monitored closely by the Saskatchewan Public Saf...
Aug 04, 2021
Return to football 'like riding a bike' for Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo
Days away from his first CFL game in nearly two years, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo admits there are some nerves. The 29-year-old had a breakout season in 2019 and after many reps...
Aug 04, 2021
CFL to remember children, families impacted by Canadian residential schools tragedy
TORONTO - The CFL will acknowledge the children and families victimized by Canada's residential schools system during the opening week of the '21 season. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughr...
Aug 04, 2021
Youth Theatre Camp coming to Battlefords this month
Youth in the Battlefords and area will have a chance to explore their performing arts side this summer as Artistic Nomad Productions is offering a Youth Theatre Camp Aug. 23-27. The camp will be held ...
Aug 04, 2021