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'Nothing's really changing:' VanVleet, Powell speak out against Blake shooting
Their raw emotion evident, their frustration palpable, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell found themselves once again addressing the media in the aftermath of another shooting of a Black man by poli...
Aug 25, 2020

Great Plains College receives federal support for students in need
Many Great Plains College students in need will receive help accessing technology starting in the fall session.The college received $74,200 in federal funding that it will use to provide laptops for c...
Aug 25, 2020

Nunavut moving to civilian police review following RCMP shooting report
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The government of Nunavut is affirming its intention to create a civilian police oversight body after a recent review of a shooting death of an Inuit man. Territorial Justice M...
Aug 25, 2020

Federal court upholds confidentiality of documents in Meng Wanzhou case
OTTAWA - The legal team for a Huawei executive facing extradition to the United States has lost its battle to have the contents of six confidential documents released to them. Meng Wanzhou's defence t...
Aug 25, 2020

Leslyn Lewis to run for Tories in next election after losing leadership
OTTAWA - Leslyn Lewis, who finished in a strong third place in the Conservative leadership race after entering as an unknown, will run for the party in the next election. Lewis spoke with new Con...
Aug 25, 2020

Quebec won't ask population to use federal COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone app
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it won't recommend Quebecers download the federal COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone application - at least for now. Eric Caire, minister responsi...
Aug 25, 2020
Province records one new death, no new COVID-19 cases
There is one new death related to COVID-19 recorded in the province. The person was in their 70s and resided in the Central West zone.There are no new cases to report in the province and there are eig...
Aug 25, 2020

Feds will help First Nations schools guard against COVID-19: Miller
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says Ottawa will be there to help First Nations schools protect against COVID-19 following calls for more dedicated funding. The Nishnawbe Aski Nation...
Aug 25, 2020
Vandals re-write Humboldt theatre marquee with ‘those 7 words you can’t say on television:’ owner
The co-owners of Humboldt's theatre are disappointed with the actions of vandals, who have rearranged the letters on its marquee to display vulgar terms and language.Mike Yager, who co-owns Reel Attra...
Aug 25, 2020

Local golfer caps season with podium finish
It's been a season to remember on the golf course this year, for local Battlefords golfer, Shae Maunula.Maunula wrapped up his golf season this week on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour with a second pl...
Aug 25, 2020