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Israel reports all-time high for new COVID-19 infections
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel has recorded its highest-ever number of new coronavirus infections - driven by the ultra-contagious omicron variant - despite restrictions on travel and required quarant...
Jan 05, 2022

Southgate, veterans lead way as Stars top Bruins for first win of new year
The Battlefords North Stars kicked off 2022 with a bang Tuesday night, defeating the Estevan Bruins 5-4 in the shootout in their first game of the new year. Jake Southgate led the way for the Stars, s...
Jan 05, 2022

Panthers win fourth consecutive game, roll past Flames 6-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Patric Hornqvist scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 47 shots and the Florida Panthers pushed their winning streak to four games by topping the Calgary Flames 6-2...
Jan 05, 2022

VanVleet has 33 points to lead Toronto Raptors to 129-104 win over San Antonio Spurs
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet continues to make a mid-season push to be named to the NBA all-star game in Cleveland next month. The Toronto Raptors guard went over the 30-point mark for a third straight out...
Jan 05, 2022

Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Winnipeg Jets are responding to new coach Dave Lowry. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 shots and the Jets won their third straight game, beating the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesd...
Jan 05, 2022

Trudeau, Horgan discuss Omicron response, B.C. flooding rebuilding efforts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will hold a call with all of the country's premiers next week to discuss how governments are keeping citizens safe as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 rap...
Jan 05, 2022

Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Hundreds of motorists were stranded after a winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia and left some drivers stuck in place for nearly 24 hours in freezing temperatures along an imp...
Jan 04, 2022

‘It’s a great day’: FSIN reacts to federal compensation agreement for First Nations children
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling the government's Child Welfare agreement the beginning of a better quality of life for First Nations children.On Tuesday morning, the L...
Jan 04, 2022

Tropical Inn accepting donations for fire victims
The Tropical Inn hotel in North Battleford is accepting donations to help the victims of the apartment complex fire early Monday morning.Firefighters responded to a fire at the three-storey building l...
Jan 04, 2022

Meadow Lake RCMP requesting public assistance identifying suspect
The Meadow Lake RCMP is asking the community for assistance with identifying a man responsible for a break and enter at OK Tire in Meadow Lake. Officials say the individual gained access to the buildi...
Jan 04, 2022