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Future uncertain for Shellbrook CN rail station as critical vote approaches
Despite what may be considered by a valiant effort by local community members to save the old CN rail station in Shellbrook, the end of the line may now be in sight.A bylaw that would repeal the build...
Oct 06, 2021

Indigenous-owned companies launch new provincial Information Technologies service
A new provincial Information Technologies (IT) solutions company, based out of Saskatoon was launched this week.Athabasca Basin Development and Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies, two Indigenous-owne...
Oct 06, 2021

White House says Biden, Xi expected to meet virtually
ZURICH (AP) - President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual working meeting before year's end, according to a senior Biden administration official. The agreement for...
Oct 06, 2021

Athabasca Summer Student Program
This summer, Athabasca Basin Development and six of its investments employed 11 students from the Athabasca Basin Region in its first-ever summer student program. "Our summer student program helps dev...
Oct 06, 2021

Saskatchewan government says no to Thanksgiving gathering limits
People in Saskatchewan won't have to limit the number of guests around their tables this Thanksgiving.The Government of Saskatchewan says it won't be ordering gathering limits for the holiday, despite...
Oct 06, 2021

Safe Communities Humboldt and Area prepares for newcomers winter preparation session
For people who may be unfamiliar with winter conditions, Safe Communities Humboldt and Area is offering a winter preparedness course. Shari Hinz, executive director with Safe Communities Humboldt and ...
Oct 06, 2021

City council meetings to stay online via Zoom
The City of North Battleford will continue to hold its council and planning meetings online for the time being, due to COVID-19 precautions.Currently, council meetings are held via Zoom for the public...
Oct 06, 2021

Price likely to miss start of NHL season as he recovers from illness, surgery
Montreal coach Dominique Ducharme says he does not expect Carey Price to practise before the start of the regular season, making it unlikely the superstar goaltender will be ready for the Canadiens' s...
Oct 06, 2021

Second annual Carrot River Bike-a-Thon raises over $2,000 to support youth in the community
The Carrot River Young Women's Club hosted their second annual Bike-a-Thon last night, Oct. 5 and they raised over $2,000 to support youth in the community. The Bike-a-Thon had roughly 20 kids partake...
Oct 06, 2021

Liam Millar looks to make mark with new Swiss club and help Canada get to World Cup
Liam Millar has already made a mark at Liverpool. Now the 22-year-old Canadian winger is looking to blaze a trail in Switzerland with FC Basel. Millar and Basel lead the Swiss Super League at 5-0-4 an...
Oct 06, 2021