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Stars marketing manager Whyte 'thankful for memories made' following resignation from team
After spending the better part of the last three years with the team, Battlefords North Stars' marketing and office manager, Jennifer Whyte is moving on to the next chapter in her life, officially res...
Jun 30, 2021
RCMP report: male wielding knife arrested
The summer continues to correlate with an increase in calls for police services.Battleford RCMP responded to 565 calls over the past week, a slight increase from the previous report. Among these files...
Jun 30, 2021
Important Ways To Beat the Heat
The heatwave continues in Canada's west with record breaking temperatures.Environment Canada's weather forecast shows a prolonged heat wave into next week for most of Saskatchewan. Temperatures will d...
Jun 30, 2021
Accused facing charge in his wife Cindy MacKay's death to set preliminary inquiry dates
A man facing a charge in the death of Cindy MacKay will be setting dates for a preliminary inquiry in the case.Michael MacKay, 38, is charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife Cindy Ma...
Jun 30, 2021
Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is "disturbed" by the military's decision to let the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy keep his job after golfing with the former chief of ...
Jun 30, 2021
Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she doesn't expect workers and business to need a slew of financial supports come this fall if the economic recovery moves along as expected. Freeland ...
Jun 30, 2021
Year-end figures show Saskatchewan’s deficit lower than expected
Saskatchewan is reporting a $1.13-billion deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year - a significantly lower number than was forecast.The deficit announced by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer on Wednesday is ...
Jun 30, 2021
Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan
The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...
Jun 30, 2021
Andreescu makes early exit from Wimbledon, Shapovalov advances to third round
LONDON - Bianca Andreescu made an early exit from Wimbledon, while Denis Shapovalov is heading to the third round at the grass-court Grand Slam for the first time in his career. Andreescu, the women's...
Jun 30, 2021
Canada promises $100M in foreign aid to support care workers in developing countries
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will spend $100 million over the next five years on global projects to address the unequal burden women bear caring for others. Trudeau is making the...
Jun 30, 2021