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North Stars host Weyburn in drive for ninth straight
The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday night, for their first of two games this weekend in a back-to-back with the Weyburn Red Wings.Kicking off an eight-game homestand for Stars this m...
Oct 07, 2022
Man facing charge connected to Battleford attack back in court
The case for a man facing a charge in connection with an attack caught on video in Battleford was back at North Battleford provincial court Thursday. Adam Lesmeister, 46, of Battleford, was originally...
Oct 07, 2022
Quebec police investigate shooting at upscale resort in Laurentians
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say at least one person has been shot on the site of an upscale resort in the Laurentians region. Police say the shooting occurred in Estrel, Que., a municipality a...
Oct 07, 2022
Nike suspends Hockey Canada partnership, 'paused' support after sex assault claims
TORONTO - Nike has suspended its partnership with and paused support for Hockey Canada as the sports organization faces increasing pressure to handle alleged sexual assaults. Nike spokesperson Sandra ...
Oct 07, 2022
'Welcome Home' barbecue gathering planned for Krista Fox after cross-country walk
Local advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Krista Fox is being welcomed home at a special gathering in North Battleford. Organized by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC),...
Oct 07, 2022
Mets, back in playoffs, have highest TV viewers since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Mets drew their most average viewers on SNY since 2008 as the team returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Mets averaged 299,246 viewers this season, u...
Oct 07, 2022
Uvalde schools suspend entire police force after outrage
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Uvalde school district on Friday pulled its embattled campus police force off the job following a wave of new outrage over the hiring of a former Texas state trooper who was p...
Oct 07, 2022
Moe teases white paper and legislation on provincial-federal jurisdiction
On Friday morning, Saskatchewan's premier teased an announcement coming after the long weekend about federal and provincial jurisdiction.Speaking on Gormley, Scott Moe said a white paper will be relea...
Oct 07, 2022
Indigenous-Led Program To Help Women Transition Back Into Their Community
The ministries of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, Justice and Attorney General, and Health has announced their partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) to collaboratively design an...
Oct 07, 2022
"Chaos costs, conflict": Notley says UCP leader out of touch with Alberta concerns
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says the province is due for more chaos, costs and conflict after Danielle Smith's victory last night in the United Conservative Party leadership race. After Smi...
Oct 07, 2022