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Some highlights from PM Trudeau's mandate letters to cabinet ministers
OTTAWA - Federal cabinet ministers got their official marching orders Thursday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For the most part, the mandate letters prioritize the promises the Liberal leader mad...
Dec 16, 2021

Province reports 55 new COVID cases, five in northern zone, no new deaths
There are 55 new cases of COVID-19 reported today based on government statistics. This includes 32 cases among unvaccinated people.Five new cases were found in the northern zones of the province; Nort...
Dec 16, 2021

Toronto Raptors say they're ahead of the game as COVID-19 protocols tighten again
TORONTO - It was less than two months ago that the Toronto Raptors made a triumphant return to Scotiabank Arena, 600 days exactly since they'd last played at home. While the Washington Wizards went on...
Dec 16, 2021

Military aims for victory over misconduct with 'irreversible' changes in five years
OTTAWA - The senior officer tasked with changing the Canadian military's culture says victory will look like "irreversible positive changes" within the next five years. Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan laid o...
Dec 16, 2021

Christmas and winter fun aplenty in the City of Melfort
There is no shortage of things to do in the City of Melfort heading into the Christmas holidays.Friday night will feature the second annual twinkle tour event starting at 6:30 p.m. Recreation programm...
Dec 16, 2021

Extra Foods raises over $2,500 for B.C. disaster relief
A community struck by consecutive natural disasters throughout the year is receiving a helping hand from allies in northwest Saskatchewan. The team at Meadow Lake's Extra Foods recently held a fundrai...
Dec 16, 2021

P.A. restaurants forced to raise prices to survive
There's a good chance Prince Albert residents will need to pay a bit more for meals at restaurants, bars, and cafs moving forward.This comes as the overall cost for food continues to increase with the...
Dec 16, 2021

Travellers nervous as Omicron cases surge, but pushing ahead with plans
TORONTO - Some travellers heading out of Canada say they're worried about surging COVID-19 cases, but are forging ahead with their plans despite the federal government warning against non-essential in...
Dec 16, 2021

PM sets more inclusive, fair Canada as priority in mandate letters for ministers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ordering his entire cabinet to keep their eye on the government's broader goals of creating a more inclusive and resilient country, even as the COVID-19 pande...
Dec 16, 2021

Kerr's Dry Cleaners damaged by fire
One of the longest standing businesses in the Battlefords community was on fire this morning.Kerr's Dry Cleaners required emergency crews at the scene on 100th St. to put out a blaze that Battlefords ...
Dec 16, 2021