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Medstead Playground Fundraiser
The community of Medstead is having a garage sale to raise funds for its playground on Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the arena. They are also accepting donations May 21-23.See th...
May 10, 2019
Rural Canada's voice in cabinet says feds looking at funding community ISPs
OTTAWA - The minister in charge of a plan to help rural Canada thrive says she'll focus on expanding internet and cellphone coverage, even funding communities that want to be their own servi...
May 10, 2019
Kidnap claim unravels: Baby thrown down hill, mom charged
A mother's claim that her 7-week-old baby was kidnapped quickly unraveled after her infant was found at the bottom of a 75-foot ravine in the North Carolina mountains, law enforcement officials said F...
May 10, 2019
Saskatchewan facing calls to better protect wildlife habitats
Climate change keeps Peter Prebble awake at night and is jeopardizing the future of civilization, according to the Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) board member.He's calling on the provincial ...
May 10, 2019 Greater sage-grouse. (Wikimedia Commons)
R. Kelly judgment withdrawn after lawyers say he can't read
CHICAGO - R. Kelly spent much of Wednesday in court, with his lawyer explaining to one judge that the singer didn't respond to a lawsuit brought by one of his sexual abuse accusers because he is illit...
May 10, 2019
Student Volunteers Eligible for Scholarships
Grade 12 students who perform community and volunteer service are eligible for two, one thousand dollar scholarships. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY, MAY 17/19Graduating Grade 12 students from Sas...
May 10, 2019
North Battleford man facing charge for accessing child porn
A man is facing a charge for accessing child pornography after an investigation by the Battlefords RCMP and Saskatchewan ICE Unit. Police executed a search warrant at a home in North Battleford on Thu...
May 10, 2019
Rare look at northern spotted owl chick now possible thanks to B.C. webcam
LANGLEY, B.C. - Curious bird lovers can now get a glimpse of the youngest member of one of the most endangered creatures in Canada. A webcam has been set up above the nest of a pair of north...
May 10, 2019
Rare look at northern spotted owl chick now possible thanks to B.C. webcam
LANGLEY, B.C. - Curious bird lovers can now get a glimpse of the youngest member of one of the most endangered creatures in Canada. A webcam has been set up above the nest of a pair of north...
May 10, 2019
Trump U.S. Senate ally says Kovrig, Spavor face 'harsh' treatment in China
OTTAWA - A powerful U.S. senator and Trump ally says China is detaining two Canadians in harsh conditions and U.S. lawmakers won't rest until they are freed. Idaho Sen. Jim Risch introduced a resoluti...
May 10, 2019