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RCMP Report: North Battleford resident wanted for assault
Battlefords RCMP are searching for a 41-year-old male in North Battleford following a reported assault on Tuesday morning.Following the call, police attended a residence on St. Laurent Drive, where a ...
Nov 10, 2021
Province creates safe access zones for health-care workers, patients
The Saskatchewan government is looking to take better care of its health-care workers at their workplaces.On Wednesday, the government introduced The Public Health (Safe Access to Hospitals) Amendment...
Nov 10, 2021
Snow expected in La Ronge this weekend as flurries arrive in central Sask.
A weather system is moving through central Saskatchewan bringing heavy amounts of snow, but flurries aren't expected to arrive in La Ronge until Friday evening at the earliest."I'd be surprised if La ...
Nov 10, 2021
New book gives glimpse at how deal came together to release Meng, free 'two Michaels'
OTTAWA - President Joe Biden's determination to take a hands-off approach to the administration of justice in the United States impeded initial Canadian efforts to pressure the U.S. to negotiate a def...
Nov 10, 2021
Canadian Coast Guard adds second-hand icebreaker to fleet at a cost of $45 million
OTTAWA - The Canadian Coast Guard is adding another ship to its fleet. The federal government announced today that it is purchasing a second-hand icebreaker for $45 million to make sure the coast guar...
Nov 10, 2021
Lions' linebacker Williams sets single-season record for tackles by Canadian rookie
It's been a record-setting rookie season for B.C. Lions linebacker Jordan Williams. The six-foot, 232-pound Williams has registered 81 defensive tackles in 12 games this season. That breaks the Canadi...
Nov 10, 2021
Government will hire more staff to address veterans' backlog, caseloads: minister
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay says the federal Liberal government will hire more staff to deal with backlogs and overwhelming caseloads at his department. MacAulay made the comm...
Nov 10, 2021
Annamie Paul hands in resignation as Green leader, and quits the party
OTTAWA - Annamie Paul, the Green Party leader, has formally resigned and has also handed in her party membership. Paul says she has sent in a formal resignation letter to the Green Party, which follow...
Nov 10, 2021
Archeological dig in Newfoundland unearths what could be Canada's oldest English coin
CUPIDS, N.L. - An archeologist in eastern Newfoundland says his team has unearthed what could be the oldest English coin ever found in Canada. William Gilbert, head archeologist at the Cupids Cove Pla...
Nov 10, 2021
War Amps invite Canadians to honour veterans
Canadians everywhere are encouraged to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour those who fought for our country by taking a moment to reflect on our freedoms. War Amps across Canada are encouraging eve...
Nov 10, 2021