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Council says Battleford tax increase important for future savings
Despite reservations on raising taxes, Battleford's council were united in affirming the 2022 budget earlier this week.Mayor Ames Leslie said he felt the budgetary process went well, one of the larges...
Dec 15, 2021
AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include restricting players to staying in their hotels while on the road...
Dec 15, 2021
Montreal archdiocese independent ombudswoman receives 75 formal complaints
MONTREAL - An independent ombudswoman hired by the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese said Wednesday she has received 75 formal complaints - including 46 related to abuse - dating back to 1950 until ...
Dec 15, 2021
City plans capital projects, community support for year ahead
The City of North Battleford has a number of capital projects it will be working on in 2022 as outlined in the new budget passed this week. The city plans to undertake major roof replacements for the ...
Dec 15, 2021
More research is needed connect climate change to B.C.'s extreme weather: analyst
EDMONTON - An extreme weather researcher says it's not yet clear whether this year's floods and heat waves in British Columbia can be attributed to human-caused climate change. Aseem Sharma with Natur...
Dec 15, 2021
Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters
VANCOUVER - A panel of engineers says better forecasting and co-ordination could help prepare British Columbia for natural disasters, while they warn the spring thaw and rain could compound damage cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Black Lake RCMP investigating suspicious death on First Nation
The death of a 27-year-old male on the Black Lake First Nation is being investigated by the RCMP.Black Lake RCMP received a report on Dec. 14 at approximately 9:10 a.m., of the suspicious death at a r...
Dec 15, 2021
Blackhawks, Beach's attorney meet with mediator for 1st time
CHICAGO (AP) - Representatives for the Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who is suing the team over how it handled his allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach were meeting with a...
Dec 15, 2021
NHL Notebook: Players weigh risks, look for information as Olympic decision looms
NHL players had been expressing an overwhelming desire to take part in the Beijing Olympics. After the league skipped the sporting showcase four years ago, it could be the last chance for some of the ...
Dec 15, 2021
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year
OTTAWA - Bayern Munich star and national men's team anchor Alphonso Davies was named Canada Soccer player of the year on Wednesday. Davies, who had five goals and eight assists for Canada this year, e...
Dec 15, 2021