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Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs virtual dance showcase running Indigenous Peoples Day
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) continues to host a Virtual Dance Showcase for Indigenous History Month in June. The event continues until June 21, Indigenous Peoples Day, on the BATC Facebook...
Jun 17, 2021
Henley has happy return to Torrey and takes early Open lead
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Russell Henley's visit to the rough-and-tumble South course at Torrey Pines went a lot better Thursday than the last time he played, especially under the circumstances. Anything aroun...
Jun 17, 2021
Canada-wide warrants out for four following human trafficking investigation
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for four individuals who have strong ties to Saskatchewan.An 18-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized ...
Jun 17, 2021
Additional lanes, clinic times added for first COVID-19 doses
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering a fast track lane for anyone who has yet to receive a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Battlefords drive-thru clinic and additional vaccine clinics f...
Jun 17, 2021
PAGC to build new safe shelter for women and girls
Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) has announced plans to build a new emergency safe shelter for women and girls experiencing and fleeing violence and domestic abuse. It's hoped the new building can b...
Jun 17, 2021
Dr. Howard Njoo says Public Health Agency of Canada is still reviewing CFL protocols
Dr. Howard Njoo says the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to review the CFL's return-to-play protocols, but can't provide a timeline for when final approval might come. The CFL's board of gove...
Jun 17, 2021
Panel says Grassy Mountain coal mine in Alberta Rockies not in public interest
A joint federal-provincial review has denied an application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, saying its impacts on the environment and Indigenous rights aren't worth the economi...
Jun 17, 2021
Provincial leaders want more federal money for health care, plan to meet in fall
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are reiterating a call for more federal health care funding. Following a conference call, the premiers issued a statement asking the federal government to increase its share...
Jun 17, 2021
Most businesses ready for Step 3 changes
Business owners in Saskatchewan are eager for Step 3 of Saskatchewan's Reopening Roadmap, while also prepared for a gradual adjustment.The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed the provin...
Jun 17, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip late Thursday for a second time since a shaky cease-fire ended last month's 11-day war after activists mobilized by the territory's milita...
Jun 17, 2021