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Ukraine rebels order troop mobilization amid invasion fears
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A separatist leader in eastern Ukraine ordered a full military mobilization amid growing invasion fears. Denis Pushilin, the head of the pro-Russian separatist government in the D...
Feb 19, 2022

Pistons' Cunningham named MVP of All-Star Rising Stars
CLEVELAND (AP) - The No. 1 overall pick came out on top again. Detroit rookie Cade Cunningham, being counted on to bring the Pistons back to relevancy, was named MVP of the NBA's All-Star Rising Stars...
Feb 19, 2022

Seven North Stars named to SJHL/MJHL Showcase roster
Seven members of the Battlefords North Stars were among those recognized Friday night, as the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced their 'on paper' rosters for the annual SJHL/MJHL Joint...
Feb 18, 2022

Auger-Aliassime through to Marseille semifinal one week after first title win
MARSEILLE, France - Flix Auger-Aliassime is through to the semifinals of the Open 13 in Marseille. The Canadian beat Ilya Ivashka in 6-3 and 6-4 in the winning effort. The success comes a week after A...
Feb 18, 2022

Moe issues warning to potential North Portal protesters
The village of North Portal in southern Saskatchewan is expecting hundreds of protesters to gather this weekend by the Canada-U.S. border crossing."The protest will involve 60-80 semi-trucks and up to...
Feb 18, 2022

Former Battlefords NDP candidate commends Meili for being a strong advocate
Former Battlefords NDP candidate Amber Stewart said she was surprised to hear that Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili announced he will be stepping down.She said Meili did a great deal for the residen...
Feb 18, 2022

Nebraska state senator to resign amid accusations from aide
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska state Sen. Mike Groene denied accusations Friday that he took inappropriate photos of a female legislative aide without her knowledge, but he said he was going to resign ne...
Feb 18, 2022

SPHL senior hockey playoffs begin round 2 Friday
Round two of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) senior men's playoffs are set to begin Friday.In the No. 1 vs. No. 4 matchup, the Meota Combines (No. 1) will open their series with game one...
Feb 18, 2022

SaskPower seeking 4 per cent rate increases for 2022 and ’23
Saskatchewan residents will be paying more for their power if a SaskPower application to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is approved.SaskPower announced in a media release Friday that it's seeking ...
Feb 18, 2022

Nurses group asks court to halt federal use of Emergencies Act to end Ottawa protest
OTTAWA - A group involved in the anti-government protest against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa is asking a court to put the brakes on federal use of the Emergencies Act to clamp down on demonstrators. I...
Feb 18, 2022