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Encounters with bears more likely as they prepare for winter
The black bear population in Saskatchewan is starting to prepare for winter hibernation, and that means they could be on the move a little more in the next few months. The Ministry of Environment is u...
Aug 13, 2024
Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say
VANCOUVER - A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches ...
Aug 13, 2024
Bombers receiver Lawler set to return after breaking arm in season opener
WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is ready to give the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a helping hand. The star receiver was back practising with the team on Tuesday after breaking his right arm in their season-opening l...
Aug 13, 2024
Community agencies partner to bring warmth this winter
The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) and BGC Battlefords (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) have partnered for the 'Shared the Warmth' project to keep members of the comm...
Aug 13, 2024
Stanley Mission gets dedicated vehicle for safer patient transportation
Stanley Mission will now benefit from enhanced medical transportation from a dedicated first responder vehicle.Previously, patient transportation to the local clinic was in the box of a truck or SUV.T...
Aug 13, 2024
Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says people seeking asylum at the northern border with Canada will have less time to consult a lawyer before making their case. The department say...
Aug 13, 2024
Rylan Wiens celebrates Olympic bronze medal in Sask.
Before the Olympic Games, Rylan Wiens said he wanted to bring medals back home to Saskatchewan.Fast forward a month since he left and Wiens has lived up to his goal. He's brought an Olympic bronze med...
Aug 13, 2024
Weapon charges laid following CRT search
Two Saulteaux First Nation men are facing weapons charges. The Battlefords Crime Reduction Team seized both real and phony firearms, ammunition, "drug trafficking evidence" for which both men appeared...
Aug 13, 2024
Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn't surprised by team's hot first half
MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia wasn't expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season. But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several k...
Aug 13, 2024
CFL Players' Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday. Dyakowski will assume the role at the end of September when executive director Brian Ramsay ...
Aug 13, 2024