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Canadian sportscaster Brian Williams retires after distinguished five-decade career
Ask Brian Williams about his half-century long broadcasting career and he'll rifle off player names and memorable moments with specific detail like they happened yesterday. There was Liz Manley's skat...
Dec 02, 2021

Sask Music Awards nominee Megan Nash coming to Battlefords
An acclaimed singer-songwriter heading to the Battlefords later this month has just found out she was nominated for a few Saskatchewan Music Awards. Megan Nash was nominated under the Alternative Arti...
Dec 02, 2021

With inflation pressures rising, Liberals to give budget update on Dec. 14
OTTAWA - The Trudeau Liberals will provide an update on the health of federal finances on Dec. 14. The document will also provide the government's outlook for an economy facing high inflation rates, f...
Dec 02, 2021

Snowfall hitting the Battlefords, Meadow Lake
Snowfall is coming down in northwest Saskatchewan, right before the province will see a drop in temperature.The Battlefords have been experiencing light snow throughout the afternoon, with the tempera...
Dec 02, 2021

Daily COVID-19 numbers report 71 new cases, one death
The province has reported 71 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today.The new cases are in northern Saskatchewan are located in the Far North West (three), Far North East (two), North West (11), No...
Dec 02, 2021

Most popular EV in Canada, Tesla Model 3, no longer eligible for federal rebate
OTTAWA - The Tesla Model 3 will no longer top the list of Canada's most rebated electric car. Transport Canada says the popular battery-operated vehicle was removed from the eligibility list for the f...
Dec 02, 2021

Commons' harassment policy 'robust,' says review prompted by Raj Saini allegations
OTTAWA - A new review of the way the House of Commons investigates harassment allegations against MPs concluded the process has "no shortcomings" - according to a summary presented to an all-party com...
Dec 02, 2021

AAA Sharks, Wildcats to showcase female game with neutral-site contest
The Battlefords Sharks U18 AAA team will hop on the bus to Wilkie this weekend, to host the Swift Current AAA Wildcats in a neutral-site game at the SaskCan Community Centre.Taking place Sunday, this ...
Dec 02, 2021

Canadian Olympic medallist Valois-Fortier retires from competitive judo
MONTREAL - Canadian judoka Antoine Valois-Fortier announced his retirement Thursday, ending a career that included an Olympic bronze medal and three World Championship podium finishes. Valois-Fortier,...
Dec 02, 2021

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard not facing charges in hometown of Winnipeg: police
Winnipeg police say they will not lay charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard after investigating sexual assault allegations from eight people. Police Chief Danny Smyth says in a statement t...
Dec 02, 2021