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Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival to be livestreamed
The Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival organizers are thrilled the event will be able to return to the stage this year, while following COVID-19 restrictions.The festival will run from April 19 to 24 ...
Mar 02, 2021

Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators f...
Mar 02, 2021

Phase 1 vaccines set to accelerate as Phase 2 preparations continue
With remaining Phase 1 vaccinations expected to be accelerated in the coming weeks, one of the most visible signs yet the provincial government is ramping up preparations for the much wider Phase 2 of...
Mar 02, 2021

Cuomo avoids public amid outcry over harassment allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has avoided public appearances for days as some members of his own party call for him to resign over sexual harassment allegations. The governor hasn't taken ...
Mar 02, 2021

Jeff Gustafson rewarded for nine years of patience with Bassmasters Elite Series win
Usually Jeff Gustafson makes the trip home to Kenora, Ont., from Bassmaster Elite Series events alone.This time, though, he had company.Strapped in the passenger's seat of Gustafson's truck for the 2,...
Mar 02, 2021

Calgary man pleads guilty in deaths of girlfriend, mother, stepfather
CALGARY - A Calgary man has admitted to killing his girlfriend, mother and stepfather in 2018. Prosecutor Shane Parker says Dustin Duthie pleaded guilty to the second-degree murders of Taylor Toller a...
Mar 02, 2021

Citing COVID, World Rugby recommends postponing 2021 women's World Cup to next year
World Rugby looks set to postpone the 2021 women's World Cup to next year, citing uncertainty due to the global pandemic.The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup board and World Ru...
Mar 02, 2021

Councillors weigh in on removal of benches at main bus station
The City of Prince Albert is looking at the cost of adding video surveillance to the downtown bus transfer station in a bid to increase security. The directive from council to explore the option comes...
Mar 02, 2021

Major sewage backup in Stanley Mission caused by kitchen grease
Several families in Stanley Mission fled their homes during the weekend after a major sewer backup. Ashley Coyne was one resident who had to do so when the toilet in her bathroom began overflowing at ...
Mar 02, 2021

Mounties who shot at fellow officer, civilian during N.S. mass shooting cleared
HALIFAX - Just before two RCMP officers opened fire on a fellow officer and a civilian during last year's Nova Scotia mass shooting, they struggled with congested radio channels and mistook a man wear...
Mar 02, 2021