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Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new voting rules that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who face fading hopes of overhauling the nation's ...
Nov 04, 2021

Flying Dust First Nation engaging in community kindness campaign
The Flying Dust First Nation community is spreading positivity and kindness with a pay it forward campaign. 'Dusting,' a localized revision of the popular 'Ninja' trend in which people surprise others...
Nov 04, 2021

St. Walburg School to host senior boys volleyball provincials
The town of St. Walburg will be the centre of high school volleyball later this month, as the community's school will host senior boys 2A volleyball provincials, Nov. 26-27.Originally scheduled to hos...
Nov 04, 2021

Aardvarks aim to de-claw Cougars in 2A semi-final
The W.P. Sandin Aardvarks have never made it to the finals of the 2A High School Football playoffs, but that could all change this weekend if they can get past the Clavet Cougars.They will at least ha...
Nov 04, 2021

New cellular tower comes online in Hall Lake
The approximately 500 residents of Hall Lake are now benefitting from a new cellphone tower paid for by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). "It will be a big help for emergency services like the fir...
Nov 04, 2021

Iqaluit's water emergency has so far cost $1.5M, city may ask Nunavut for aid
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The City of Iqaluit says it has spent $1.5 million to date during the city's water emergency and plans to request financial assistance from the Nunavut government. The capital's 8,0...
Nov 04, 2021

Penguins coach Mike Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is unavailable for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia after testing positive for COVID-19. The team made the announcement a few hours ...
Nov 04, 2021

Raptors are gelling more quickly than some predicted during five-game win streak
TORONTO - The young Toronto Raptors might have sputtered out to a shaky start, but they're suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, tied with Miami for the NBA's best win streak of five games....
Nov 04, 2021

Humboldt Broncos hockey team gets name, logo trademarked following 2018 fatal crash
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA - The Humboldt Broncos name and logo have officially been trademarked more than three years after the Saskatchewan hockey team's tragic bus crash. The junior A hockey cl...
Nov 04, 2021

U.S. commerce secretary agrees to meet quarterly with Canada's industry minister
WASHINGTON - There may be gale-force winds of change in America's long-term political forecast, but Canada will keep pressing its case with the White House and Congress regardless of who ends up in co...
Nov 04, 2021