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Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes appeared to have finally found an answer to their arena issues by working out a deal to build an entertainment district in Tempe. A snag with the city of Phoeni...
Apr 05, 2023

City awarded funding for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
The City of North Battleford was recently approved for funding to complete its new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The city previously sent out a Request for Proposals from qualified consulting ...
Apr 05, 2023

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney recovering after prostate cancer treatment
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney's family says he is recovering after undergoing treatment in Montreal for prostate cancer. His daughter Caroline Mulroney says in a written statement the ...
Apr 05, 2023

Riders give $277K to nine community projects through Grey Cup legacy grants
Programs in nine communities across Saskatchewan got some good news this week as they learned they'd be getting some money from the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL team announced Wednesday it'll be g...
Apr 05, 2023

Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) - Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country's most famous political families, is running for president. Kennedy filed a statement of candid...
Apr 05, 2023

Canada's Corey Conners is fresh off a win and ready to contend at Augusta
Corey Conners consistently thrives in early April. He's hoping that can carry him to a win at the Masters, the first major of the men's golf season. The first time Conners qualified for the storied to...
Apr 05, 2023

'Clear violation': Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accused
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith must explain to Albertans why she discussed a criminal case with the accused before his trial, whether she still believes such calls are OK and whether she will conti...
Apr 05, 2023

Stars with chance to advance to league finals in Game 4
Less than 24 hours after their thrilling double overtime victory in Game 3 that took the contest late into the night, the Battlefords North Stars now have a chance to punch their ticket to the SJHL Fi...
Apr 05, 2023

Hangover from discriminatory policies may still be felt by Roma refugees: advocates
OTTAWA - Roma advocates say discriminatory policies meant to keep people from making what a former immigration minister called "bogus" refugee claims have a lingering effect on families fleeing persec...
Apr 05, 2023

B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matching inflation with 6.9% hike
VICTORIA - British Columbia's minimum wage will increase to $16.75 an hour, a boost that the government says fulfils a promise to tie the benchmark pay level to inflation. The new minimum wage kicks i...
Apr 05, 2023