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Chinese-controlled firm loses court bid to pause Ottawa's divestment order
OTTAWA - State-owned China Mobile has lost a court bid for a temporary hold on Ottawa's order that its Canadian affiliate be divested or wound up over national security concerns. In a ruling made publ...
Dec 07, 2021

Inclusive Communities Survey also offers chance for prizes
The City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford are encouraging people to complete a survey related to creating more inclusive communities.The "Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Public Surve...
Dec 07, 2021

David Cohen presents letters of credence at Rideau Hall to begin job as U.S. envoy
WASHINGTON - David Cohen is finally getting down to business as the newest United States ambassador to Canada - the first to take on the role full-time since 2019. Cohen, a lawyer, lobbyist and former...
Dec 07, 2021

Manchester United adds former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas to coaching staff
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United has confirmed that former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas has joined interim manager Ralf Rangnick's staff. Rangnick and Armas worked together in Red B...
Dec 07, 2021

Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert one of 15 semifinalists for MAC Hermann Trophy
For the second year in a row, Canadian Kyle Hiebert is one of 15 men's semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded annually to the top NCAA soccer player. The redshirt senior defender from Misso...
Dec 07, 2021

Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats are at opposite ends in Grey Cup contest
HAMILTON - Head coaches Orlondo Steinauer of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Mike O'Shea of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will again be on opposite sidelines at the Grey Cup game. Hamilton will have home-fiel...
Dec 07, 2021

B.C. safety agency issues worker hazard warnings for flooding cleanup
VICTORIA - British Columbia's worker protection agency says employers and employees should be aware of the hazards at job sites as the massive repair and recovery work begins after a series of torrent...
Dec 07, 2021

Owners reminded to keep pets indoors during deep freeze
With the temperatures plunging in the double digits below freezing in the Battlefords, people are asked to be vigilant to ensure their pets are safe and out of the cold.With the wind chill, temperatur...
Dec 07, 2021

New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports
International travel got a little more complicated this week.With the Omicron COVID-19 variant continuing its spread across the globe, the Canadian government has updated travel rules as its latest st...
Dec 07, 2021

North Stars return to road for showdown in La Ronge
The Battlefords North Stars return to action on the road Tuesday as the team travel to La Ronge to play the Ice Wolves. Serving as the third installment of the season series between the two sides, the...
Dec 07, 2021