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Lyle Menendez should remain in prison despite reduced sentence for 1989 murders, parole board says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lyle Menendez received the same recommendation as his brother Erik when he was denied parole Friday after serving decades in prison for the murder of their parents in 1989. A panel ...
Aug 22, 2025
Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies
A judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal ...
Aug 22, 2025
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp gets 30 days of home monitoring for Washington parking lot shooting
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced Friday to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. Kemp must...
Aug 22, 2025
Trojans sign local product
The Tisdale Trojans have added a player to their roster for the upcoming 2025/26 season.Local product, Oliver Homstol, is joining his hometown team at the age of just 15.Last season, the forward playe...
Aug 22, 2025
Shellbrook health care workers raise concerns about low wages and short staffing
Issues related to short staffing and low wages, were front and center during a special meeting on Friday at Shellbrook's hospital.CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh met with local members. He told paNO...
Aug 22, 2025
Consumers could benefit from dropped tariffs on U.S. goods, but unions raise concerns
OTTAWA - Canada's move to drop many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could lead to lower prices for consumers, but union leaders worry it could undermine this country's bargaining position in ongoing...
Aug 22, 2025
New school year brings Northwest division's first specialized classroom pilot to Turtleford
When students return to Turtleford Community School this September, they'll find a brand-new specialized support classroom - the first for the Northwest School Division.The division oversees 22 school...
Aug 22, 2025
Denare Beach wildfire victims struggle with mental health amid loss and government response
When Dustin Trumbley looks into the hole in the ground where his home used to sit in Denare Beach, he feels like throwing up. The stress of the impact caused by devastating wildfires in his community ...
Aug 22, 2025
North Battleford athlete among Team Sask medal winners at Canada Games
Team Sask has picked up multiple medals on Friday afternoon at the Canada Summer Games in St. Johns, NL, including one medal that was won by a resident of North Battleford. Morgan Vaughan of North Bat...
Aug 22, 2025
Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring ...
Aug 22, 2025