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Proud parents thrilled to have first baby of the new year
Aleena Clara Jenny Harris is the Battlefords New Year's Day baby.Weighing nine pounds and five ounces, Aleena was born at 2:32 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1 at Battlefords Union Hospital.Parents Renata Qui...
Jan 10, 2022

Without Ronaldo, Man United labours to FA Cup win over Villa
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United laboured to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to Scott McTominay's early goal on Mo...
Jan 10, 2022

North Stars Tuesday tilt postponed, host Flin Flon Saturday
Hockey fans in the Battlefords will have to wait till later this season to see their North Stars in action against the Nipawin Hawks.The announcement came over the weekend, when the North Stars split ...
Jan 10, 2022

'It's about the players': new coach Boudreau a welcome refresh for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Bruce Boudreau was less than 24 hours into his tenure as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks when the chants began. The Canucks were up big against the L.A. Kings and fans inside Rogers Ar...
Jan 10, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Health experts and government critics are calling on the prime minister and premiers to fix cracks in Canada's health system and improve surge capacity ...
Jan 10, 2022

SaskEnergy sets five new energy use records in two weeks
If you thought your furnace was working overtime during Saskatchewan's recent bout with arctic air, you were probably right. Furnaces around the province were working overtime during the last two week...
Jan 10, 2022

Oil Can Charlie's opens new location in Battleford
Motorists needing automotive work have a new option to start the week, particularly for those on the south side of the river.Oil Can Charlie's Ltd. officially opened a second location in the Town of B...
Jan 10, 2022

Wild-card debate ramps up ahead of Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Add a fresh round of debate to a Canadian curling scene that has had no shortage of juicy storylines of late. The oft-discussed wild-card setup at the national championships took centre stage again Mo...
Jan 10, 2022

Former CFL running back pleads guilty to voyeurism for filming sexual encounter
CALGARY - Former CFL running back Jerome Messam has pleaded guilty to voyeurism after videotaping a consensual sexual encounter without the woman's permission. Messam appeared via a video link in a Ca...
Jan 10, 2022

Canada seeks deeper trade links with Taiwan, as part of new China strategy
OTTAWA - Canada's decision to pursue a foreign investment protection agreement with Taiwan, amid its ongoing tension with mainland China is being greeted with widespread approval in trade and diplomat...
Jan 10, 2022