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Operation Red Nose reports 30 per cent jump in numbers for Prince Albert
Another year of Operation Red Nose has come to an end, and a member of the Prince Albert Lions Club is reporting some glowing results.Throughout 11 nights, the safe ride service provided 170 rides in ...
Jan 03, 2024

Lisa Batstone, B.C. mother who murdered daughter, 8, dies in prison
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A British Columbia woman who was convicted of murdering her eight-year-old daughter has been found dead in prison. Correctional Service Canada says Lisa Batstone, who was serving an...
Jan 03, 2024

The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'
TORONTO (AP) - An hour before one of the most significant faceoffs in the history of women's hockey, New York players were roused by a commotion at the entrance of their dressing room. Enter Billie Je...
Jan 03, 2024

Population growth, strong economy lead to strong home sales in Sask.
The CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says housing sales in Saskatchewan in 2023 were strong."We've had six consecutive months of above-average sales," Chris Gurette told The Evan Bray Show...
Jan 03, 2024

Holm looks to a safer, happier community in 2024
This new year, Fire Chief Lindsay Holm is looking ahead to making the Battlefords a safer, happier community. Earlier this fall, the City of North Battleford passed protective services and back-alley ...
Jan 03, 2024

Canada's clean-tech revolution will be limited without more clean power: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne spent most of last year doling out big bucks for massive new electric-vehicle battery plants as Canada made some major moves to solidify its green...
Jan 03, 2024

Two men killed in Montreal alleged hit-and-run identified; suspect to return to court
MONTREAL - A Namibian man returning home from church and a second man have been identified as the two people killed in an early morning New Year's Day hit-and-run in Montreal. Court documents identify...
Jan 03, 2024

What you need to know about Bill C-53 and the recognition of Métis self-government
OTTAWA - The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Mtis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February. House of Commons committee hearings ...
Jan 03, 2024

Hawks kick off 2024 with home showdown with Klippers
The Nipawin Hawks return from their holiday break Wednesday with a matchup against the Kindersley Klippers at the Centennial Arena.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) clubs are tied for fifth...
Jan 03, 2024

Melfort Mustangs bring back Tye Evans
The Melfort Mustangs have welcomed back a familiar face.Forward Tye Evans has returned to the team for the third time to finish out his SJHL career.The Grande Prairie, Alta. product had six goals and ...
Jan 03, 2024