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Two new COVID-19 cases reported, both from central region
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Both cases are from the central region, giving the area four active cases. The central region has only had 16 total case...
Jul 10, 2020

CURLSASK Curling Camp cancelled this summer
The Twin Rivers Curling Club and CURLSASK announced Friday, the cancellation of the 2020 New Holland Prairieland Curling Camp. Manager of the Curling Club, Doug Flasch said the decision was not made l...
Jul 10, 2020

Battlefords residents flock to Gold Eagle Casino after reopening
It didn't take long for residents of the Battlefords, and beyond, to enter the Gold Eagle Casino when doors opened Thursday evening.The opening occurred earlier than planned, as a lineup began to pile...
Jul 10, 2020

Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reaches PDC Summer Series darts semifinal
MILTON KEYNES, England - Canadian darts pro Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reached the semifinals of the PDC Summer Series on Friday, losing to eventual winner Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen, the world No....
Jul 10, 2020

Quebec arts scene shaken by wave of anonymous sex misconduct allegations
MONTREAL - Quebec's arts scene is being rocked by a wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations against well-known figures in the province's entertainment industry. Mostly anonymous allegat...
Jul 10, 2020

Local student wins RE/MAX Quest for Excellence bursary
A Battlefords area student was one of sixteen students chosen from Western Canada to receive the RE/MAX 2020 Quest for Excellence bursary.The annual RE/MAX Quest for Excellence program encourages grad...
Jul 10, 2020

Canadians Malcolm Gordon, Jesse Ronson added to UFC Fight Island cards
Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon and welterweight Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson have been added to the UFC's Fight Island cards. Gordon (12-3-0) replaces Tagir Ulanbekov, who withdrew after th...
Jul 10, 2020

30 years after Oka crisis, Kanesatake land claims remain unresolved
MONTREAL - Thirty years after the proposed expansion of a golf course sparked a 78-day standoff between Quebec Mohawks and Canadian soldiers, the land claims at the heart of the Oka crisis r...
Jul 10, 2020

Current and former Blue Jays sound off on Twitter about stadium bubble setup
TORONTO - As the Blue Jays wait for word on whether they'll be able to play in Toronto after training camp, infielder Travis Shaw voiced his concern Friday about the length of time ...
Jul 10, 2020

'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers
EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...
Jul 10, 2020