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Captain found guilty of 'seaman's manslaughter' in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal jury on Monday found a scuba dive boat captain was criminally negligent in the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, the deadliest maritime disas...
Nov 06, 2023
Group asks for votes for Medstead curling rink fundraiser
A volunteer community group hopes to raise enough money to upgrade the Medstead curling rink with this fundraiser. If the Medstead and District Recreation Association (MADRA) receives enough votes it ...
Nov 06, 2023
Barriers continue for those seeking residential school documents from P.A. Diocese
While a search for residential school documents from Prince Albert is hitting many obstacles and leaving some frustrated, the local Diocese says it's doing what it can to help.On Oct. 25, Saskatchewan...
Nov 06, 2023
Referees union labels Whitecaps head coach's comments post-game 'disgusting'
VANCOUVER - The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini after his team's playoff elimination on the week...
Nov 06, 2023
2nd police officer acquitted in death of Elijah McClain, who was put in a neck hold, given ketamine
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - A second Denver-area police officer was acquitted Monday in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who was put in a neck hold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police...
Nov 06, 2023
Canadian international 'keeper Kailen Sheridan named to NWSL's second all-star team
Canadian international goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan has been named to the NWSL second all-star team. The 28-year-old San Diego 'keeper led the league with nine clean sheets, including a shutout on the f...
Nov 06, 2023
Feds put $5M toward security for community groups who fear hate-motivated crimes
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government is spending $5 million on private security and other safety measures for community groups worried about an increase in hate-fuelled ...
Nov 06, 2023
Northern adults eligible for free high school classes thanks to unique partnership
The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) has partnered with Northlands College to provide approximately 200 adults in northern Saskatchewan access to free Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses throu...
Nov 06, 2023
North Stars acquire Medernach from Whitecourt of AJHL
Entering the new week riding a four-game winning streak that has seen the team outscore their opposition by a 31-11 margin, the Battlefords North Stars further bolstered their offence over the weekend...
Nov 06, 2023
Stamp of Mona Parsons, jailed by Nazis for aiding aircrews, unveiled in Nova Scotia
WOLFVILLE, N.S. - A Canadian woman who was jailed in Nazi Germany for helping Allied aircrews escape the occupied Netherlands is being honoured on a postage stamp. The Remembrance Day stamp showing a ...
Nov 06, 2023