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Q&A: Rebecca Hall makes her directing dreams come true
Rebecca Hall came across Nella Larsen's novel "Passing" at a time when she was grappling with her own family history. She'd become aware that her maternal grandfather was "white passing," and it might...
Feb 01, 2021
Battleford sees consistent surplus in yearly waterworks financial review
The town of Battleford has released its Waterworks financial review for the 2020 calendar year, which shows the community sits in good standing when it comes to utility expenses. Utility revenues, suc...
Feb 01, 2021
Province records 147 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
The province administered 88 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, bringing the total amount to 35,447.As of Feb. 1, 108 per cent of the doses received were administered in the province. The overag...
Feb 01, 2021
Dutch-born defender Frank Sturing enjoys first taste of life with Canada soccer team
Frank Sturing enjoyed his first camp with the Canadian soccer team. Now the Dutch-born defender hopes he made a good enough first impression to get invited back. Visiting Canada for the first time is ...
Feb 01, 2021
How to Get Started on Creating a Budget
One of the things I am always telling people is that they should create a household budget. No matter your income level, everyone should have a budget. A household budget is your most powerful money m...
Feb 01, 2021
Federal government provides $15 million for safer drug pilot programs in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Four pilot projects in Vancouver and Victoria have received $15 million in federal funding to provide safer drugs for people at risk of dying from overdose.Mental Health and Addictions Min...
Feb 01, 2021
O'Ree's hockey stick reminds Trudeau daily of the work needed to combat racism
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he keeps a signed hockey stick from "living legend" Willie O'Ree as a constant reminder of the work that remains to combat racism. Trudeau added himself to ...
Feb 01, 2021
O'Ree's hockey stick reminds Trudeau daily of the work needed to combat racism
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he keeps a signed hockey stick from "living legend" Willie O'Ree as a constant reminder of the work that remains to combat racism. Trudeau added himself to ...
Feb 01, 2021
Battlefords RCMP launching First Nations Community Policing Unit
The Battlefords RCMP are launching a First Nations Community Policing (FNCP) Unit starting this month to cover five surrounding area First Nations - Sweetgrass, Moosomin, Saulteaux, Red Pheasant, and ...
Feb 01, 2021
Edmonton Football Team hires Jaime Elizondo as new head coach/offensive co-ordinator
EDMONTON - Jaime Elizondo, Brock Sunderland and Trevor Harris are all together again. Elizondo was hired as the head coach of the Edmonton Football Team on Monday and will also serve as the offensive ...
Feb 01, 2021