Author Archives:
Finalists announced for Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists in the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said after a difficult year due to COVID-19 restri...
Oct 06, 2020
P.A. nurse wins appeal regarding health care social media comments
A Prince Albert nurse says she's relieved following an ultimately successful legal battle with her professional association over social media comments she made.Carolyn Strom spoke to reporters followi...
Oct 06, 2020
Elections Canada seeks temporary new law for possible election during pandemic
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer is asking Parliament to quickly pass a temporary new law to give Elections Canada the tools it needs to conduct a federal election safely in the midst of the ...
Oct 06, 2020
D'Arnaud, Braves rally in 7th, beat Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS
HOUSTON - Ronald Acua Jr. made history with his leadoff homer, Travis d'Arnaud hit a tiebreaking shot in Atlanta's huge seventh inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-5 Tuesday in Game 1 of th...
Oct 06, 2020
In 'Time,' love and a family waylaid by incarceration
NEW YORK - For the 21 years while Sibil "Fox" Richardson's husband, Rob, was imprisoned, they were, she says, "a telephone, letter-writing, visitation, just-stay-alive and keep-your-head-above-water c...
Oct 06, 2020
Carroll: Mighty Heart is being pointed towards taking a run at Canadian Triple Crown
TORONTO - Mighty Heart is being pointed towards a run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.Josie Carroll, Mighty Heart's trainer, said Tuesday the one-eyed colt has come out of last week's victory in the ...
Oct 06, 2020
Vancouver Canucks re-sign forward Zack MacEwen to two-year deal
VANCOUVER - Forward Zack MacEwen is sticking with the Vancouver Canucks. The team announced Tuesday that it has signed a new two-year deal with the 24-year-old Charlottetown native. The co...
Oct 06, 2020
City council candidate Plews aims to make a difference
George Plews is among the hopefuls vying for a seat on city council in North Battleford in the upcoming election. "I have lived in North Battleford for 30 years," he said. "I just want to do my part; ...
Oct 06, 2020
Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces says 222 troops have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, including 24 active cases. The figures were released today in the first full updat...
Oct 06, 2020
Lloyd PBR Winter Classic postponed to 2021
The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association has announced the postponement of its annual PBR Winter Classic to December 2021. Assistant General Manager of the association, Jackie Tomayer, sai...
Oct 06, 2020