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Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener
MEDELLN, Colombia - Laeticia Amihere led the way with 11 points and 11 rebounds as Canada thumped Venezuela 81-39 on Thursday in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action. Cassandre Prospe...
Nov 09, 2023
RCMP charge three men with manslaughter in Lac La Ronge Indian Band death, one man still wanted
RCMP have charged three people with manslaughter for the death of a man in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.Around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, officers received a report of an injured person at a home in the ...
Nov 09, 2023
Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India, say transport minister and RCMP
OTTAWA - Canada's transport minister and the RCMP say an investigation is underway into what they call "threats" against Air India, after an online video warned people not to fly on the airline on Nov...
Nov 09, 2023
Canada's Brooke Henderson goes on a tear to take 1-shot lead on LPGA Tour
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) - Brooke Henderson was bothered by seeing so many low scores before she even teed off Thursday on the LPGA Tour. She just went out and putted for birdie on every hole, opening with...
Nov 09, 2023
School division chairs Pethick and Weber both acclaimed to posts
The Living Sky School Division has a chair and vice chair to lead them into a new year. During the Wednesday, Nov. 8 organizational meeting, North Battleford's Shaun Weber and Ronna Pethick were once ...
Nov 09, 2023
Volleyball regionals, conference championships taking place this weekend
It will be a busy weekend on the court for many high school volleyball teams in the province, including some who are close to home. The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association's (SHSAA) 1-5A Gir...
Nov 09, 2023
B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-2...
Nov 09, 2023
North West College to offer Bachelor of Nursing program in Battlefords
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan is now available at North West College in the Battlefords. On Thursday North West College President Eli Ahlquist and dean ...
Nov 09, 2023
Harrison shines on world ball hockey stage
Just mere days after setting a new Sask West Hockey League scoring record on the ice, Battlefords native and current Warman resident, Brock Harrison was on a plane to Puerto Plata of the Dominican Rep...
Nov 09, 2023
Former top prosecutor for Baltimore convicted in perjury case tied to purchase of Florida homes
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore was convicted on Thursday of charges that she lied about the finances of a side business to improperly access retirement funds d...
Nov 09, 2023