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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid named NHL North Division's top player for January
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid is the NHL North Division's star of the month for January.McDavid had an NHL-high 22 points in January and tied for the league lead in goals for the mo...
Feb 02, 2021

Melfort hires new city manager
The City of Melfort has hired its new city manager.Council voted unanimously on Monday, Feb.1 to hire Adam Homes to the position and he will officially begin his new role on March 1. Mayor Glenn Georg...
Feb 02, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP assist distressed motorist to hospital
A man was taken to hospital following an early morning pursuit by Meadow Lake RCMP. At approximately 10 a.m. on Feb. 1, officers received a complaint of a truck driving erratically on Highway 55. Afte...
Feb 02, 2021

Health Canada says it won't consider animal suffering in strychnine review
OTTAWA - Health Canada says it won't consider cruelty to animals when it reviews whether using poisons such as strychnine to kill predators should be continued. Health Canada says it won't consider th...
Feb 02, 2021

Refugee pact with U.S. does not violate constitutional guarantees, Canada argues
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is telling the Federal Court of Appeal a judge made serious legal mistakes in striking down a refugee pact between Ottawa and Washington. In a new filing, Canada's law...
Feb 02, 2021

Two charged with first degree murder in death of Dylan Chretien
Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) have charged two more people - a man and woman - in connection with the death of Dylan Chretien, whose remains were found just outside city limits more than a year ...
Feb 02, 2021

Daily COVID numbers a major challenge for SHA
Providing daily information about COVID-19 cases has become a major challenge for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. That's according to Integrated Northern Health Vice-President Andrew McLetchie, who...
Feb 02, 2021

Calgary Stampeders sign Alberta-born long snapper Aaron Crawford
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed Canadian long snapper Aaron Crawford. The native of Medicine Hat, Alta., played in 98 games with Hamilton from 2013 to 2019. Crawford has 23 career special...
Feb 02, 2021

Humboldt Chamber luncheons returning with president of Prairie Machinery Agricultural Institute
After being on pause for a year, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its monthly luncheons.On Feb. 16, the virtual lunch and learn will feature the new president and CEO of the Prairie A...
Feb 02, 2021

Trudeau highlights risk of more infectious COVID-19 variants taking root in Canada
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says "rare exceptions" to new travel restrictions will be made on compassionate grounds, but that more contagious COVID-19 variants now taking hold in Canada mea...
Feb 02, 2021