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Saskatchewan health minister says large rallies ‘have to stop’
In the wake of at least three so-called "freedom rallies" this past weekend, Saskatchewan's health minister isn't holding back his distaste."These gatherings are ridiculous. They have to stop. I under...
Apr 26, 2021
Moe, Merriman decline ICU invitation again
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister are brushing off another invitation, extended through the opposition leader, to tour the intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital.In Question Perio...
Apr 26, 2021
No election yet as Liberal minority government survives third budget confidence vote
OTTAWA - With the help of the NDP, Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government has survived the last of three confidence votes on its massive budget. The House of Commons approved Monday the governme...
Apr 26, 2021
California recall has enough signatures to make ballot
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Organizers of the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The California secretary of state's office announ...
Apr 26, 2021
Town to create tree barrier to reduce wind, noise for residents
The Town of Battleford plans to create a shelterbelt between Highway 4 South and the Battle Springs subdivision, located at the south end of Battleford, in response to area residents concerns about ex...
Apr 26, 2021
Northern leaders participate in federal roundtable discussion
A roundtable discussion was held Monday between Northern Saskatchewan leaders and Liberal MP Jim Carr regarding the 2021 federal budget. "What was so moving about the last hour were stories about fami...
Apr 26, 2021
North Stars announce trio of cross-Canada signings
The Battlefords North Stars have announced a number of new player signings over the last week, including three from across Canada. Head coach Brayden Klimosko said it's always a positive sign to see p...
Apr 26, 2021
Drive-thru immunization clinics operating next two days in the Battlefords, Lloydminster
Availability for 44 year-old residents and older at the drive-thru immunization clinics in the Battlefords and Lloydminster continues today and tomorrow.The Border City's Exhibition Grounds location a...
Apr 26, 2021
Snowfall warning for parts of northern Saskatchewan
Winter hasn't loosened its grips on the far north just yet.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the far north east portion of the province including Wollaston Lake and Collins Bay.Mete...
Apr 26, 2021
RCMP say three dead after helicopter crashes near Resolute Bay in Nunavut
A helicopter trip to survey polar bear populations in the High Arctic ended tragically on the weekend in a crash that killed three people. RCMP said the chopper went down on Griffith Island, about 20 ...
Apr 26, 2021