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A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Quebec has launched an online portal to track COVID-19 rapid test results, even as experts and government officials admit there are limits to the accura...
Jan 26, 2022

Broncos win against Hounds, prepare for two game weekend
The Humboldt Broncos are keeping an ongoing winning streak alive following a win on home ice against the Notre Dame Hounds last night.Two Broncos also had reason to celebrate as Connor Casparie and Je...
Jan 26, 2022

Battleford crime numbers mostly steady; assaults, vehicle thefts remain issues
While some criminal activities are on the rise in the Battlefords region, the numbers for the Town of Battleford are largely positive.There were smaller increases than in North Battleford and surround...
Jan 26, 2022

Feds accuse Texas man of selling gun used to take hostages
DALLAS (AP) - A Texas man has been charged with a federal gun crime after authorities say he sold a gun to a man who held four hostages inside a Texas synagogue earlier this month before being fatally...
Jan 26, 2022

Air Ronge, La Ronge councils make different decisions on homeless shelter funding
Tri-Community Homeless Shelter Inc. didn't receive what they asked from both Air Ronge and La Ronge councils during regular meetings Tuesday.The organization had requested between $10,000 to $20,000 f...
Jan 26, 2022

Province reports 1,194 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 1,194 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.The new cases are located in the Far North West (22), Far North Central (two), Far North East (13), North West (62), N...
Jan 26, 2022

Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers
Health care workers in about half the states face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of th...
Jan 26, 2022

Stars captain McNinch commits to Red Deer College
North Stars captain, Ryland McNinch, is Alberta bound this fall as the third-year Turtleford product has announced his commitment to Red Deer College for the 2022-23 hockey season. McNinch said the op...
Jan 26, 2022

Ottawa police contact trucker convoy leaders, preparing for potential violence
Ottawa police say they have been in touch with leaders of a trucker convoy over weekend protest plans in the capital and are getting ready for a several scenarios - including violence. Ottawa police C...
Jan 26, 2022

P.A. fireworks ban still in works, city council considering allowing them on specific holidays
Fireworks continue to be a hot topic for Prince Albert's city council.They met earlier this week where they were set to ban low-hazard fireworks within city limits and put in a $500 fine for those cau...
Jan 26, 2022