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CFL commissioner Ambrosie says talks with XFL have centred around business, not rules
Despite heated social media discussion in Canada, talks between the CFL and XFL haven't addressed what rules could be implemented if the football leagues join forces. The CFL and XFL announced jointly...
Apr 21, 2021
Local hockey coach Boyd Wakelin named Rivers West District Coach of the Year
Head coach of the U15 AA North West Stars, Boyd Wakelin has been named Coach of the Year by the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Program. Wakelin, who said it 'certainly means a lot' to be r...
Apr 21, 2021
Sheriff: Deputy who killed man during warrant is on leave
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while executing a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an outcry from a crowd of dozens that immediately gath...
Apr 21, 2021
Education portion of taxes going up, but town still has zero per cent increase
The Town of Battleford residents will likely see an increase in the educational portion of their property tax bills when they receive them in the mail. Mayor Ames Leslie said the town is still keeping...
Apr 21, 2021
Canadian basketball star Nurse is carving out space in sports broadcasting at just 25
Kia Nurse isn't just one of Canada's finest female basketball players, she's becoming a popular voice of the game as well. The Canadian national team and WNBA star has drawn rave reviews for her work ...
Apr 21, 2021
Province reports 231 new cases of COVID-19, 317 recoveries, four deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 231 new cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday April 21, as well as 317 recoveries and four new deaths. This brings the provincial total to 38,883 cases, 35,863 ...
Apr 21, 2021
Bloc Québécois MP apologizes for taking nude photo of Liberal MP William Amos
OTTAWA - A Bloc Qubcois MP has apologized for taking a screenshot of a Liberal MP who inadvertently appeared nude during virtual proceedings in the House of Commons. Bloc MP Sebastien Lemire rose on a...
Apr 21, 2021
Lloydminster breaks ground on new fire station
The City of Lloydminster has officially begun its largest infrastructure project to date which will mark a significant step forward for firefighting in the Border City.The City held a groundbreaking c...
Apr 21, 2021
'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines
WASHINGTON - Canada can look forward to an unexpected shot in the arm from the United States, President Joe Biden suggested Wednesday as he hinted at plans to send surplus COVID-19 vaccines north of t...
Apr 21, 2021
Alaphilippe wins Fleche Wallonne race, Canada's Woods just misses out on podium
HUY, Belgium - Canadian cyclist Michael Woods just missed making the podium in the Fleche Wallonne one-day classic, finishing fourth Wednesday. The 34-year-old from Ottawa was third in last year's rac...
Apr 21, 2021