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Pride Week wraps up a success in the Battlefords
Battlefords Pride wrapped up another successful year of events in the area.President Bobbisue Thompson said there were more activities during Pride Week in 2022 than in any other years, which she cred...
Jul 25, 2022
COVID in wastewater increases but remains in the low range
While the amount of COVID in Prince Albert and North Battleford wastewater has increased since last week, the amounts are still lower than peaks seen in the past. As of July 18, the overall viral load...
Jul 25, 2022
18U Beavers see strong turnout for provincial tournament
It was a beautiful weekend for baseball at provincials in North Battleford. The Battlefords Beavers 18U baseball team hosted AA Tier II Provincials, posting a 1-2 record on the weekend. After coming o...
Jul 25, 2022
NB makes slight adjustment to mill rate inline with budget
The City of North Battleford has approved a small adjustment to the mill rate to more accurately align with the tax increases previously approved for 2022. Council originally adopted the 2022 property...
Jul 25, 2022
'It's an enormous game': Whitecaps relish chance to take on TFC in CanChamps final
VANCOUVER - When the Vancouver Whitecaps next take the field, it will be for the club's most important game in years, says head coach Vanni Sartini. The 'Caps have a chance to hoist the Voyageurs Cup ...
Jul 25, 2022
Quebecer Émile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, code name 'Beaver,' dies on front lines in Ukraine
MONTREAL - mile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, a 31-year-old Quebecer who recently died in Ukraine fighting Russian forces, volunteered on the front lines because he wanted to protect innocent women and children...
Jul 25, 2022
Man charged with killing Muslim family in London, Ont., to be tried elsewhere
LONDON, Ont. - The trial of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., will be held in a different city. An Ontario judge ruled Monday...
Jul 25, 2022
Anand calls out 'desecration' after Tomb of the Unknown Solider draped with flags
OTTAWA - The federal government is facing fresh calls to boost security at the National War Memorial after images surfaced showing someone draping flags on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Pictures an...
Jul 25, 2022
Toronto midfielder Michael Bradley named MLS player of the week
NEW YORK - Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley has been named the Major League Soccer's player of the week for his two-goal performance in a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Saturday. Bradley scored the...
Jul 25, 2022
Dubois denies making trade request, says Montreal comments 'blown out of proportion'
WINNIPEG - Pierre-Luc Dubois says he never asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade and comments that he wants to play in Montreal were blown out of proportion. The five-year NHL forward spoke with the med...
Jul 25, 2022