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Nipawin Salvation Army buying food truck to serve homeless, first responders
The Salvation Army in Nipawin is getting funding to buy a new food truck.They're getting over $125,000 through the fourth phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) which aims to fund projects...
Dec 16, 2022
New councillor brings economic development interest to seat
The newest member of Carrot River's municipal council won his seat by a single vote in a three-person race. Evan Wolowski will fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Chad Trombley, beating bo...
Dec 16, 2022
Biden signs bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed legislation Friday to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for...
Dec 16, 2022
North West College celebrates grand opening of new health training lab
North West College celebrated the launch of the new Cenovus Energy Simulation Learning Centre at its campus in North Battleford Thursday. The new health training lab expansion was made possible with s...
Dec 16, 2022
Five Sask. food security projects getting $1.1M in funding from feds
The federal government is funding five projects in Saskatchewan that are strengthening food security in Indigenous, remote, and northern communities.Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Minister of Agriculture an...
Dec 16, 2022
Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez back for second stint with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez has rejoined Toronto FC. The 35-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Vazquez left Toronto in January 2019 to join a club in Qatar...
Dec 16, 2022
Expert says government decision to delay MAID expansion not necessary
OTTAWA - The chair of a federal expert panel on medically assisted death is questioning what the government is hoping to accomplish by delaying the expansion of the assisted-dying regime. Dr. Mona Gup...
Dec 16, 2022
Hawks host Mustangs to begin home-and-home series
The Nipawin Hawks will meet their arch nemesis the Melfort Mustangs back-to-back nights before the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) begins its Christmas break.The Sherwood Division foes haven'...
Dec 16, 2022
Night of Hope to support Porcupine Hope Fund
The Porcupine Plain Blues senior hockey team is set to host the Tisdale Ramblers Saturday for the special 'Night of Hope' game.The contest will raise money for the Porcupine Hope Fund, which supports ...
Dec 16, 2022
Ottawa mayor, local businesses welcome expected return of federal workers to offices
Ottawa's mayor is among those celebrating the return of federal workers to offices. The Treasury Board's decision to stick with hybrid work means public servants will be back to in-person work two to ...
Dec 16, 2022