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RCMP issues sketches of two homicide suspects
RCMP are asking for the public's help to locate two suspects in the death of Jordan Wright earlier this month in North Battleford. As a result of the investigation, a Saskatchewan RCMP forensic artist...
Feb 12, 2024

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.
OTTAWA - An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries Department, as it calls for a separation of its regulatory...
Feb 12, 2024

U.S. seeks clarity on Canadians taken in Gaza, Israel confirms it has them in custody
OTTAWA - American officials say they are still trying to sort out what caused the Israeli military to detain members of a Canadian-American family in the Gaza Strip. Israel's military confirmed it too...
Feb 12, 2024

Recent snowfall creates good conditions for upcoming Canadian Challenge
The Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race will go ahead as planned next week after a recent snowfall in Northern Saskatchewan."Things are looking great. That snowfall we had up in La Ronge and farther Nort...
Feb 12, 2024

B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors
VANCOUVER - British Columbia and Ottawa have announced $733 million in new federal funding over the next five years to improve health care for the province's seniors. They say the funds will help expa...
Feb 12, 2024

No plans for royal tour by King Charles in Canada this year as monarch battles cancer
OTTAWA - King Charles will not travel to Canada for his first royal tour as Canada's monarch this year, as he battles cancer. British media reported in December that Buckingham Palace was in the early...
Feb 12, 2024

North Battleford councillor to run for mayor
Kelli Hawtin, councillor for the City of North Battleford has officially announced her intentions to run for mayor in the municipal election this November. "I want to save some of the details for the ...
Feb 12, 2024

St. Mary wrestlers tackle competition in Moose Jaw
The South Saskatchewan Wrestling Championships were held this past weekend in Moose Jaw and the team representing Prince Albert's St. Mary High School left a big impression on the mat.The team finishe...
Feb 12, 2024

Olympic dream still alive for Canadian women's water polo squad despite loss to Spain
DOHA, Qatar - The Olympic hopes of the Canadian women's water polo team remain alive despite a 12-9 loss to Spain on Monday in quarterfinal action at the world aquatics championships. Canada was exten...
Feb 12, 2024

Agreement reached between NESD and education support workers
-An earlier version stated CUPE 4875 would be getting a 3 per cent increase in the third year. It's actually 3.5 per cent. It was also previously stated that 91 per cent voted in favour of the deal wh...
Feb 12, 2024