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In Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books
HALIFAX - The era of the stern Canadian librarian peering at a patron's record of late items and announcing the amount owed appears to be headed for the history books. All of&...
Aug 07, 2020
North Stars' Antoniuk headed to Weyburn to complete blockbuster last season
The Battlefords North Stars announced Friday, they have dealt defenceman, Liam Antoniuk to the Weyburn Red Wings to complete last year's Dec. 1 trade for all-star centerman, Ben Hiltz. A Sherwood Park...
Aug 07, 2020
Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19. Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow mo...
Aug 07, 2020
Former Toronto FC forward Mo Babouli finds new home with CPL's Forge FC
Three years after being discarded by Toronto FC, forward Mo Babouli has found a new home with Hamilton's Forge FC. His journey to the Canadian Premier League champion was circuitous, with a stint in t...
Aug 07, 2020
US sanctions leader of Hong Kong, Chinese authorities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony. Th...
Aug 07, 2020
Face masks and survey: LLRIB preps for back to school
Amidst the political debate in Saskatchewan over whether face masks should be mandatory at schools and if the government's back to school plan should be more specific and expansive, the Lac La Ronge I...
Aug 07, 2020
Approval from Health Canada crucial for CFL in quest for federal money
TORONTO - The CFL's quest for federal funding in order to stage an abbreviated season received a huge boost Friday. The league's health-and-safety protocols remain the biggest requirement in its ...
Aug 07, 2020
Battlefords RCMP as for public's help in finding missing teen
Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Lyndon Night from North Battleford. Night is described as 5'9", approximately 200 lbs and having a husky build.Night was la...
Aug 07, 2020
Battlefords RCMP asking for public assistance in search for young woman
UPDATE: As of 10 a.m. on Aug. 8 RCMP have reported Cassidy Kiskotagan has been located safe.Residents in the Battlefords are being asked to assist local RCMP in locating 17-year-old Cassidy Kiskotagan...
Aug 07, 2020
Collapse of Nunavut ice shelf like losing a good friend: glaciologist
A glaciologist says it was only a matter of time before Canada's last remaining intact ice shelf broke up. The Canadian Ice Service posted satellite animation on Twitter last weekend showing the ...
Aug 07, 2020