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Trappers/Beavers look to finish season strong with playoffs on horizon
It seems like just yesterday the Battlefords Trappers and North Battleford Beavers were opening the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) season in the community. However, now already a full week ...
Jul 07, 2021
Local artist Hochbaum honoured with a Saskatchewan Craft Council award
There's good news for local artist Heather Hochbaum who was named the recipient of the 2021 Saskatchewan Craft Council's Award for Excellence in Quilting. She was recognized for her quilt project enti...
Jul 07, 2021
Green party layoffs leave Annamie Paul's office without staffers as turmoil drags on
OTTAWA - Green party layoffs are leaving leader Annamie Paul without staff in her office as a feud goes on. Three sources affected by the cuts, who were granted anonymity because they were not authori...
Jul 07, 2021
Former Montrealer among deceased in Florida condo collapse; three Canadians missing
MONTREAL - The first Canadian victim identified in the collapse of a South Florida condominium is a former Montrealer. Ingrid "Itty" Ainsworth, 66, died in the collapse in late June along with her hus...
Jul 07, 2021
Sask. mother forgives son's killer, but awaits closure
A 28-year-old woman has received a life sentence, with no chance of parole for 15 years, following a man's death in west central Saskatchewan early last year.Shari Heathen was one of two people charge...
Jul 07, 2021
South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term
NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma left his home late Wednesday night to turn himself in to authorities to serve a 15-month prison term, his foundation has confirme...
Jul 07, 2021
England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty w...
Jul 07, 2021
England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty w...
Jul 07, 2021
Climate change made B.C., Alberta heat wave 150 times more likely, study concludes
A recent heat wave in Western Canada that blew past records and contributed to hundreds of deaths could not have happened without climate change, an international group of scientists has concluded. An...
Jul 07, 2021
Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC
NEW YORK (AP) - More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks on television this year, watching NBC's coverage of the Macy's New York City celebration in one of two helpings. The two-hou...
Jul 07, 2021