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GOP candidate for NY governor Zeldin attacked, avoids injury
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event Thursday but was uninjured, his campaign said. Zel...
Jul 21, 2022
Former Battlefords resident donates to Territorial Youth Services in memory of her son
A former Battlefords resident is showing her support for a local youth program in memory of her son. Marla Kerr, who lived here for many years, wants to help Territorial Youth Services [TYS] as a gift...
Jul 21, 2022
'Say it where it happened': Inuit residential school survivor looks to papal apology
It won't be easy for Peter Irniq, a residential school survivor, to meet Pope Francis in Iqaluit next week. "It's going to be scary," said Irniq, who was abused by a nun at the age of 11 as a student ...
Jul 21, 2022
Grand opening for automotive shop supporting BGC Battlefords
Oil Can Charlie's is looking to make the delay for the grand opening of the new Battleford location worth it.The automotive shop, which officially opened in early January, will have a live location br...
Jul 21, 2022
18U Beavers on quest to defend provincial title
In less than 24 hours' time, the Battlefords Beavers 18U baseball team will be at the plate on their home diamond for provincials. The Beavers are the hosts of this year's AA Tier 2 provincial tournam...
Jul 21, 2022
Heat helping crops develop quickly in Saskatchewan
The recent heat wave in Saskatchewan could mean harvest will happen earlier than normal in the province.In the weekly crop report released Thursday, the Ministry of Agriculture said crops have advance...
Jul 21, 2022
Former CFL commissioner Doug Mitchell passes away at age 83
Doug Mitchell, a former CFL player who later served as league commissioner, has died. He was 83. Two sources confirmed that Mitchell died on Wednesday. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity ...
Jul 21, 2022
Province reports an increase in COVID-related activity in latest monthly report
The province is reporting an increase in COVID-19 statistics in Saskatchewan.This is according to the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 Integrated Epidemiology Situation Report (EPI) for the reporting per...
Jul 21, 2022
Defence wraps cross-examination of Virtanen accuser as B.C. trial continues
VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer for former a Vancouver Canuck has wrapped up his cross-examination of the woman who has accused Jake Virtanen of sexually assaulting her in 2017, and the Crown closed it...
Jul 21, 2022
N.W.T. to begin vaccinating children between six months and five years of age
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it plans to being rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years next week. The territory says parents and guardians can book appoi...
Jul 21, 2022