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'Everybody's issue': Sexual Assault Awareness Week begins in Saskatchewan
Monday marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. While in the past the Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre has hosted events in the community, this year, due to the pandemi...
May 11, 2020
City tackling several water line breaks
The City of North Battlefords was busy addressing a number of water line breaks Monday.A road is currently closed to traffic at Eighth Avenue, from 105th Street to 107th Street due to a water main bre...
May 11, 2020
Slight changes for golfing, boating in Saskatchewan
Residents looking to enjoy outdoor pastimes this week will have a slight ease in restrictions for a few activities.Golf courses are set to open on Friday after originally having tee times separated by...
May 11, 2020
BUH Foundation to host virtual golf tournament
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation will be hosting their annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT) with a twist this year: The event will take place in a virtual setting. Held ...
May 11, 2020
California sheriff says inmates tried to infect themselves
LOS ANGELES - Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authori...
May 11, 2020
Mike Weir ready to take on Champions Tour as 50th birthday approaches
As far as Mike Weir is concerned, 50 is the new 20. The Canadian golfing legend will reach his half-century mark on Tuesday and qualify to join the PGA Tour Champions, the senior circuit for professio...
May 11, 2020
Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season
Before the pandemic hit, the last great Canadian sporting hurrah was one of the strongest editions of the Tim Hortons Brier in recent memory. Fans would pack Kingston's Leon's Centre for games&nb...
May 11, 2020
Demand for storage providing business for appliance stores
After toilet paper and internet packages have dominated the shopping sprees of the COVID-19 pandemic, another that's drawn heavy demand is household appliances.An initial drop off forced a reduction f...
May 11, 2020
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players' union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend...
May 11, 2020
Victoria mayor says city prepares to create open spaces for restaurant recovery
Victoria's mayor says she wants to give the city's restaurants, pubs and retailers more space to reopen successfully with a plan that could expand outdoor patios to sidewalks, park...
May 11, 2020