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US proceeding with Kabul pullout despite deadly ISIS attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is pressing ahead with the evacuation of Americans and others from Afghanistan after attacks that killed at least 12 U.S. servicemembers and dashed hopes of endin...
Aug 26, 2021

One dead, three injured following rollover near Lloydminster
A single-vehicle rollover near Lloydminster resulted in the death of an adult female passenger.Maidstone and Lloydminster RCMP, along with EMS and fire crews, responded to calls regarding a truck roll...
Aug 26, 2021

North Battleford man taking home Extra prize
A North Battleford man is $100,000 richer after checking his Western Max.Kim Neufeldt was shocked when he checked the Extra draw of his Aug. 10 Extra draw to see he won."I scanned my ticket on the Lot...
Aug 26, 2021

Wilkie group home positive step for residents, community
Prairie Branches Enterprises held a grand opening Wednesday of Wilkie's new group home, with several dignitaries in attendance. Five full-time residents will live there, all of whom have intellectual ...
Aug 26, 2021

Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday
OTTAWA - Canadian travelling to the United Kingdom will not be required to quarantine upon arrival as of Monday regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The British Department...
Aug 26, 2021

Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan worries she will die as military ends operations
A Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan says she's worried she will die before she is able to return to her Ontario home and is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The woman, who says her friends cal...
Aug 26, 2021

Province reports another triple-digit day of new COVID-19 cases
Another 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported by the provincial government Thursday. This brings the total to 53,004 reported cases; 1,602 cases are considered active and 50,808 cases are ...
Aug 26, 2021

AAA Stars signal triumphant return to hockey with OT win in preseason opener
With the clock winding down in three-on-three overtime, Battlefords hometown product Nate Monchuk picked up a pass from teammate Kobie Anderson, and raced up the ice towards the opposition goal.Barrel...
Aug 26, 2021

Singh stops in Winnipeg, makes housing promises with Indigenous candidates
WINNIPEG - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reiterated housing commitments as he made election campaign stops in Winnipeg ridings with significant Indigenous populations. Singh's first stop on the Man...
Aug 26, 2021

PWHPA to hold Dream Gap Tour international showcase tournament in Nova Scotia
TRURO, N.S. - The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association will hold a Secret Dream Gap tour tournament Nov. 12-13 in Truro, N.S. Teams from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Boston will participa...
Aug 26, 2021