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Canadian men's rugby sevens coach Henry Paul takes young squad to Dubai
Canada men's rugby sevens coach Henry Paul is no stranger to Dubai, having played, coached and lived there That knowledge will come in handy. With 10 members of the program having retired in recent mo...
Nov 25, 2021

Canada's Roman Sadovsky reflects on Sochi Olympic figure skaters at Rostelecom Cup
When Roman Sadovsky entered Sochi's famous Iceberg Skating Palace earlier this week, he thought about the many skaters who'd walked the same path before him. The Iceberg was the venue for the 2014 Soc...
Nov 25, 2021

Suspect in custody after reports of shooting at B.C. detachment, no one injured
VANDERHOOF, B.C. - Police say a suspect is in custody after officers responded to reports of a shooter at an RCMP detachment in northern British Columbia. Cpl. Madonna Saunderson said there are no rep...
Nov 25, 2021

Amita Kuttner says party must stop infighting, focus on environmental issues
OTTAWA - Amita Kuttner, the newly named interim leader of the Green Party of Canada, says their job is to "heal" the party after months of infighting and strife. Kuttner, 30, who identifies as nonbina...
Nov 25, 2021

Doctor addresses parents’ skepticism about COVID vaccines for children
While some parents are determined to have their sons and daughters vaccinated against COVID-19, other parents have a different mindset.Skeptical parents in the province want to see a bit of time go by...
Nov 25, 2021

McRoberts set to return to Riders’ lineup for playoff showdown
Paul McRoberts doesn't need to look hard to find inspiration.Much like the Saskatchewan Roughriders' slotback has a passion for football, his mom - Sherry Triplett - has a passion for her own career."...
Nov 25, 2021

Battleford council approves account transfer for reserve fund
The Town of Battleford is transferring its minimum reserve fund, in an effort to grow finances to utilize in other departments.Council unanimously approved the Minimum Reserve Fund Interest-Bearing Ac...
Nov 25, 2021

COVID-19 clinic availability for ages 5-11 in the Battlefords
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children ages five-11 in the Battlefords.Starting today, Pfizer vaccines will be available every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and every T...
Nov 25, 2021

Local teacher and musician Jackie K releasing her first album
A Battlefords area teacher who is also a musician and singer-songwriter is excited to be releasing her first CD.Jackie Kroczynski, who teaches music at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, will...
Nov 25, 2021

Freeland says Canada may retaliate against U.S. softwood lumber duty rate
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is prepared to retaliate against an American increase of duties on Canadian softwood lumber producers. Freeland was responding today to cri...
Nov 25, 2021