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Genocide against Indigenous women and girls 'obvious,' says chief commissioner
VANCOUVER - The chief commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls says the final report has started difficult conversations, but Canada must know the trut...
Jun 10, 2019
Fans and cities preparing for possible Raptors' NBA Championship victory tonight
TORONTO - As excitement builds across Canada for a game that could win the Toronto Raptors their first NBA Championship tonight, officials are asking fans to be on their best behaviour as Toronto prep...
Jun 10, 2019
Canada's treatment of Indigenous women not a 'genocide': Andrew Scheer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says "genocide" isn't the right word to describe what's been done to generations of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Speaking on Parliament Hill, S...
Jun 10, 2019
Conversation Circle
The Battlefords Walk-in Conversation Circle is on every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. It's very casual and informal setting where you get to practice speaking in English and enjoy conversation over a cup of ...
Jun 10, 2019
Bridge work brings lane restrictions, reduced speeds
Bridge construction around the Battlefords has a number of speed and width limits reduced within the work zones. Highway 40 over Battle River will see traffic reduced to a single lane width of 4.1 met...
Jun 10, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan)
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day
National Hot Dog Day is July 17th, and we're celebrating at Gold Eagle Casino! The fun starts with a Hot Dog Eating Championship at 12:30 p.m.The top three contestants will share 1000 bucks! Must be a...
Jun 10, 2019
Meota Farmers and Flee Market
The Meota A.D.R.A. is hosting a Farmers and Flee Market at the Rec Hall every Saturday morning from June 15 until August 31.See the poster for details.
Jun 10, 2019
Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad
The 10th Annual Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad is on June 15th,.The bikes roll into Battleford and will be stopping at the Battleford Arena. There will be a charity BBQ lunch hosted by the Battlefords ...
Jun 10, 2019
Canada Pension Plan's money managers worth more than they cost, PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says having the money in the Canada Pension Plan fund actively managed by investment experts has been worth nearly $50 billion in extra returns since the mid-...
Jun 10, 2019
CFL cuts see some interesting choices made as teams move toward start of 2019 season
T.S. Elliot had it wrong. April is not the cruelest of months, especially for football players.In the CFL it could be argued that November is the cruellest month where dreams of glory are ended on fro...
Jun 10, 2019