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Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson, Arizona Coyotes centre Nick Schmaltz and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Robertson had...
Mar 07, 2022
Battlefords, northwest athletes thrive in quarterfinal appearances
Several athletes from northwest Saskatchewan shone this weekend in Alberta College Athletics Association (ACAC) sporting events.March post-season play is underway in multiple sports with several faces...
Mar 07, 2022
CP NewsAlert: Alberta to reduce gas tax, offering $150 rebate on electricity bills
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is taking action on high energy prices by reducing its tax on gasoline. He says the price at the pump will drop by 13 cents per litre. He also...
Mar 07, 2022
World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia
MONTREAL - Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Latvia next month in Vancouver. The 19-year-old Fernandez is Canada's top-ranked women's tennis player a...
Mar 07, 2022
Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Defense Department will permanently shut down the Navy's massive fuel tank facility in Hawaii that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor's tap water, and will remove all the fuel, T...
Mar 07, 2022
Canada planning for global food emergency, as Ukraine attack risks wheat supply
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the "ripple effects" of Russia's invasion in Ukraine include major disruptions to the United Nations Food program. Trudeau is in Europe this week as Canada ...
Mar 07, 2022
Humane Society planning father-daughter banquet fundraiser
The Battlefords Humane Society continues to fundraise for its long-term goal to build a new shelter to replace the existing aging facility.The charity organization will host a fun banquet, called Wint...
Mar 07, 2022
Arctic co-operation and study must continue despite Russian attack in: U.S. envoy
A top United States government official says there are plenty of issues to keep like-minded Arctic nations busy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced seven of them to pause their participation in ...
Mar 07, 2022
The RBC Training Ground Olympic Talent Search is Coming to Saskatchewan
The innovative program, which has already found and funded seven Canadian Olympic medallists, is hosting a free event at the University of Saskatchewan's Physical Activity Complex on Saturday, March 2...
Mar 07, 2022
COVID levels dropping in P.A. and rising in North Battleford: study
COVID-19 levels in Prince Albert are continuing to drop.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which has been studying wastewater in the community to determine how prevalent the virus is.I...
Mar 07, 2022