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NDP motion to see Commons recognize residential schools as genocide fails
OTTAWA - An NDP motion calling on the federal government to recognize the residential schools policy pursued by Canada for over a century as genocide against Indigenous Peoples was unsuccessful. NDP M...
Jun 10, 2021

Immigrant deaths early in pandemic about twice that of other Canadians: StatCan
VANCOUVER - Canadian neighbourhoods where visible minorities live had a COVID-19 death rate about two times higher than areas that had a low proportion of immigrants, says a study from Statistics Cana...
Jun 10, 2021

Trappers edge cross-town rival Beavers 3-2 in all-Battlefords showdown
It was a great day for baseball Wednesday evening at Beaver Lions Stadium, as the rain held off for the Battlefords Trappers and North Battleford Beavers' all-local showdown.The first and only meeting...
Jun 10, 2021

Paper Excellence hires staff as work continues to restart pulp mill
It's another step towards the restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill.After developing the start-up business plan for Prince Albert, Paper Excellence announced the hiring of several individuals who wil...
Jun 10, 2021

Playground program returns this summer
Prince Albert's free playground program is returning for the summer of 2021 and will be running from July 2 to August 20.The program is for children aged five to 12 and will be offered at 10 different...
Jun 10, 2021

Newer Habs getting small taste of atmosphere in Montreal during NHL playoffs
Montreal's Bell Centre is famous for its electric atmosphere during NHL games, a vibe that gets ratcheted up even more when the Canadiens are in the playoffs. For more than a few players on Montreal's...
Jun 10, 2021

Canada sets roster for Olympic women's basketball tune-up
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Sixteen months after clinching a Tokyo Olympic berth, Canada's women's basketball team is finally about to step back on the international floor. Canada Basketball announced its...
Jun 10, 2021

Farmer’s market returns to Meadow Lake Friday morning
As the Meadow Lake community continues to reopen throughout the summer, some integral events, like the farmer's market, are making their return. The Meadow Lake Farmer's Market is set to reopen up to ...
Jun 10, 2021

Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian centre back Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team
As first impressions go, Canadian defender Scott Kennedy hit it out of the park. Canada coach John Herdman, who had talked up the uncapped Kennedy in the leadup to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifie...
Jun 10, 2021