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Trial opens for ex-USC coach in college bribery scandal
BOSTON (AP) - A decorated former water polo coach at the University of Southern California accepted thousands of dollars in bribes to fake athletic credentials and designate college applicants as wate...
Mar 10, 2022
Budget office says federal spending on health care going up faster than planned
OTTAWA - Federal spending on health care and elderly benefits are set to rise at a faster clip over the next 12 months than previously planned under forecasts the parliamentary budget officer warns do...
Mar 10, 2022
RCMP Report Pt. 1: Multiple break-ins, vehicle thefts again
Break-ins continue to occur in the Battlefords, with winter weather still in effect.Battlefords RCMP located and arrested 23 year-old Romellow Meechance on March 5. This occurred near the scene of a b...
Mar 10, 2022
Defence chief says guarding Far North priority, warns Russia is back in Arctic bases
OTTAWA - Canada's defence chief says protecting the country's Arctic region is a key priority for the Armed Forces, warning that Russia has reoccupied abandoned Cold War bases in its Far North. Gen. W...
Mar 10, 2022
Speedskater Weidemann to miss World Cup final after positive COVID-19 test
CALGARY - Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn from this weekend's World Cup final in the Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19. Speed Skating Canada said Weidemann underwen...
Mar 10, 2022
Canada sends Quebec man to United States to face ransomware charges
OTTAWA - A Quebec man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in Florida arising from alleged participation in an elaborate ransomware operation. Following a request from U.S. authori...
Mar 10, 2022
Town survey to guide new pump track build
People will have an opportunity to provide their input for the Town of Battleford's new pump track to help direct the design before it's built. The issue was discussed at the recent council meeting. C...
Mar 10, 2022
Cormorant helicopter crashes at N.L. airbase, two of six crew members in hospital
GANDER, N.L. - Officials say two people are in hospital after a Cormorant helicopter crashed at the 9 Wing Gander air force base in Gander, N.L. The Royal Canadian Air Force says there were six crew m...
Mar 10, 2022
Province gives $140,000 to schools for Truth and Reconciliation education
The Government of Saskatchewan is giving approximately $140,000 in grants to schools in the province for Truth and Reconciliation education.A total of 27 schools will receive up to $5,000 to work with...
Mar 10, 2022
OHL expels Flint Firebirds president of hockey operations Terry Christensen
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League has expelled Flint Firebirds president of hockey operations Terry Christensen following an investigation into remarks that violated the league's diversity policy. T...
Mar 10, 2022