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Police asking for help to find young man still missing
Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a young person still missing in the Battlefords area. Branden Baptiste, 22, was reported missing on Aug. 9. He is described at 5'7", 140 lbs, ...
Sep 02, 2022

California teen Lucy Li with 64 takes the lead at Dana Open
SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) - Lucy Li already is assured of an LPGA Tour card for next year. The 19-year-old Californian played Friday as though she is ready to join the big leagues even sooner. Li had five b...
Sep 02, 2022

Another man now facing charge connected to attack in Battleford
A second man is now dealing with a charge related to a July 17 attack caught on video in Battleford. Dane Lesmeister, 19, is facing a charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, RCMP con...
Sep 02, 2022

Increased police presence at Witchekan Lake First Nation
The community of Witchekan Lake First Nation is being advised of an increased presence of police and is asked to stay away from where officers are. RCMP said the public should follow any police direct...
Sep 02, 2022

Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire
WEED, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire in Northern California threatened hundreds of homes Friday and authorities ordered at least 5,000 residents across three communities to leave immediately. Reside...
Sep 02, 2022

Bible Camp responds to ‘regrettable situation’, allegations of exorcism
A Bible Camp near Blaine Lake at the centre of allegations of exorcism has spoken out on the incident.The alleged case happened in mid-July at Redberry Bible Camp, south of Blaine Lake. Multiple media...
Sep 02, 2022

Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending...
Sep 02, 2022

N.W.T. changes plans on expanding access second booster of COVID-19 vaccines
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it's changing its rollout plan for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to limited supply of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant in Canad...
Sep 02, 2022

Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat
NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT - Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he got tested for COV...
Sep 02, 2022

Sweetgrass member honoured with BGC Canada Indigenous Youth of the Year Award
A young woman from Sweetgrass First Nation was announced as the 2022 Indigenous Youth of the Year for BGC Canada. Kayla Littlepoplar, 17, a North Battleford Comprehensive High School student, is being...
Sep 02, 2022