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Trudeau listening to 'concerns' assault-style gun definition covers hunting rifles
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is listening to concerns that some of the firearms his government is looking to ban are in fact used more for hunting. The remarks at a press conference ...
Dec 05, 2022
Flu and COVID vaccine walk-in clinics scheduled for Battlefords
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced dates for December walk-in clinics for flu and COVID vaccines.Between Dec. 5 and 23, there are clinics available at Frontier Mall.Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m....
Dec 05, 2022
Canada 'watching closely' as U.S. pressed to fix Inflation Reduction Act 'glitches'
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "watching closely" as Europe presses for changes to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. President Joe Biden last week acknowledged "glitches" in...
Dec 05, 2022
Operation Red Nose keeps everyone safe over the holidays
People from the Battlefords who have been partaking in alcoholic beverages during the holiday season are reminded to call Operation Red Nose rather than drive home on their own. To use the ride servic...
Dec 05, 2022
Canada's Ismael Kone leaves Montreal for England's Watford in wake of World Cup
Midfielder Ismael Kone is leaving CF Montreal for England's Watford, becoming the second member of Canada's World Cup squad to switch teams since leaving Qatar. Watford, which plays in England's secon...
Dec 05, 2022
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday changed its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money...
Dec 05, 2022
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday changed its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money...
Dec 05, 2022
McDavid, Cozens, Robertson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Buffalo Sabres centre Dylan Cozens and Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. McDavid led the leag...
Dec 05, 2022
Croatia beats Japan in penalty shootout at World Cup
AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) - Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team's 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout at the World Cup on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals...
Dec 05, 2022
Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers
HALIFAX - The federal government says that in order to address major labour shortages in health care, it will put $90 million toward projects that remove barriers preventing qualified new Canadians fr...
Dec 05, 2022