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French forces kill al-Qaida's North African commander
BAMAKO, Mali - French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate, the France's defence minister announced late Friday, in what would be a major victory for...
Jun 05, 2020
Canadian Felicia Spencer makes weight ahead of UFC 250 title bout with Nunes
LAS VEGAS - Canadian challenger Felicia (Feenom) Spencer and featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes both made weight Friday ahead of their 145-pound title clash Saturday night at UFC 250. Nunes...
Jun 05, 2020
Mayor says Phase five announcement has significant implications for North Battleford
Saskatchewan residents are unlikely to see the ban on large gatherings change prior to next year, putting even more economic pressure on municipalities. The province announced the splitting up of Phas...
Jun 05, 2020
Local daycares prepare for phase three of Re-Open Plan Monday
Phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan takes effect Monday, and among the key changes will be the capacity limits on daycares. Over the last two months, daycare centres have been limited to just...
Jun 05, 2020
Canada's James Hinchcliffe ready for Genesys 300 as IndyCar takes the stage
IndyCar is returning to live competition virtually unopposed on television and Canada's James Hinchcliffe is ready to take full advantage. The Oakville, Ont., native will be on the grid Saturday ...
Jun 05, 2020
Former Lions player Dante Marsh says Canada, CFL were good to him
Canada and the CFL were good to Dante Marsh. The five-foot-10, 190-pound cornerback spent 11 of his 12 seasons of professional football with the B.C. Lions (2004-14). Marsh came north after one s...
Jun 05, 2020
Quebec man who killed two people should have a chance to rehabilitate: lawyer
SAINT-JEROME, Que. - The defence lawyer for Ugo Fredette, a Quebec man convicted of two murders in 2017, told a courtroom Friday that his client will die in jail if sentenced to 50 years behind b...
Jun 05, 2020
Saturday night's alright for pro bowling, finally, after pandemic-related hiatus
Pro bowling is back, with strikes aplenty expected in its return Saturday after an 11-week-plus absence due to the pandemic. The first-ever PBA Strike Derby, a televised tournament in Jupit...
Jun 05, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in province, 27 active cases remain
There is one new case of COVID-19 in the Saskatchewan's Far North region, bringing the provincial total to 649.Of the total cases, 27 are considered active. Three people have recovered, bringing the r...
Jun 05, 2020
N.W.T. First Nations community gets UN award for work on new national park
A remote community in Canada's North has been awarded a major United Nations prize for decades of work to help a new national park. The Equator Prize is given to recognize innovati...
Jun 05, 2020