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US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. launched an airstrike on a facility in eastern Syria linked to Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for what has been a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. tr...
Nov 08, 2023
Ceremony held in Batoche to recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day
It was nearly 140 years ago that the Battle of Batoche took place.Fast forward to Wednesday as around 50 people traveled to the historic site, between Prince Albert and Saskatoon, to recognize Nationa...
Nov 08, 2023
Bus carrying crew for Shania Twain concert crashes in Saskatchewan
Shania Twain's management company, Maverick, say members of her concert production crew were on a bus that crashed this morning on an icy highway in southeast Saskatchewan.A fire chief in the town of ...
Nov 08, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Bus carrying crew for Shania Twain concert crashes in Saskatchewan
WOLSELEY, Sask. - Shania Twain's management company, Maverick, say members of her concert production crew were on a bus that crashed this morning on an icy highway in southeast Saskatchewan. A fire ch...
Nov 08, 2023
Saskatchewan to make changes to age requirements for purchasing tobacco products
The Saskatchewan government has passed a bill raising the minimum age to legally buy tobacco and vapour products to 19 from 18. The change aligns age restrictions for smoking and vaping with those on ...
Nov 08, 2023
Cochin Community Players gets ready for new show
There'll be some laughter in the house later this month and into December when the Cochin Community Players put on their latest play The Cemetery Club. Betty Ternier Daniels, chair of the board of dir...
Nov 08, 2023
Interval House prepare hampers; look to new year with hopes of funding for counsellor
As the weather gets colder and the holiday season inches ever closer, Battlefords Interval House is once again preparing hampers for clients who have stayed with them in the last year."All of that is ...
Nov 08, 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under a constitutional provision that forbids ...
Nov 08, 2023
Argos quarterback Kelly preparing to make first CFL playoff start
TORONTO - Chad Kelly isn't going to mess much with what's been a winning formula. Kelly enjoyed a record-setting 2023 campaign, his first as Toronto's starting quarterback. But as he prepares to lead ...
Nov 08, 2023
Jurors in Peter Nygard's sexual assault trial begin deliberating their verdict
TORONTO - Jurors at the sexual assault trial of Peter Nygard began their deliberations late Wednesday afternoon, with the fate of the former fashion mogul now resting in their hands. Over several hour...
Nov 08, 2023