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Lagoon project funding now split between town, province and feds
The Town of Battleford managed to pocket almost $4 million in total for ratepayers and still move ahead with its plans to upgrade and expand its lagoon wastewater treatment system.Mayor Ames Leslie an...
Sep 17, 2019 The Town of Battleford announced funding for lagoon upgrades. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Oil prices drop ahead of update on Saudi oil production
NEW YORK - Oil prices are falling a day after their biggest single-day jump in years due to a weekend attack on a key Saudi Arabia energy facility. U.S. oil fell nearly 5% to $59.96 a barrel Tuesday w...
Sep 17, 2019
SJHL suspends Yorkton forward after hit to the head on Melville goaltender
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) handed down one of the longest suspensions in league history Monday.Yorkton Terriers forward Greg Mulhall was suspended 25 games for a collision with Melvi...
Sep 17, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
National Drive Electric Week Returns
With more Saskatchewan events than ever before, National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is returning to the province for the fifth year in arow with five local events offering attendees in Saskatoon, Regi...
Sep 17, 2019
Nurse's battle over fine for Facebook comments before Saskatchewan Appeal Court
REGINA - The lawyer for a Saskatchewan nurse who was disciplined for criticizing her grandfather's care on Facebook says the decision to punish her was based on numerous legal errors. Caroly...
Sep 17, 2019
Four Mounties sue attorney general over 2014 Moncton shootings
MONCTON, N.B. - Four RCMP officers who responded to the 2014 shootings in Moncton, N.B., that claimed the lives of three of their colleagues are suing the attorney general of Canada fo...
Sep 17, 2019
Gasol completes historic double, Spain wins World Cup
BEIJING - Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions. He's getting...
Sep 17, 2019
Bruins sign D McAvoy to 3-year, $14.7 million deal
BOSTON - Charlie McAvoy finally made it to training camp, and the Boston Bruins greeted him with a hearty stick tap salute. "I didn't want that," he said sheepishly on Sunday after returning to the de...
Sep 17, 2019
Injured Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Juulsen going to see specialist
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Juulsen will consult a specialist for a second opinion regarding his headaches. The Canadians say they are making the move after getting approval fr...
Sep 17, 2019
RCMP commissioner to answer questions about arrested intelligence director
OTTAWA - Top Mountie Brenda Lucki is to address the case of the RCMP employee charged with trying to disclose secret information today. The force's commissioner is giving a news conference at the forc...
Sep 17, 2019