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Trudeau urges vaccinations amid a rise in kids' illnesses clogging hospital ERs
The prime minster says he is "extremely worried" about a rise in respiratory illnesses among children as hospitals across the country report they are struggling to keep up with high volumes of patient...
Dec 05, 2022

Canadiens forward Gallagher out at least two weeks with lower-body injury
VANCOUVER - The Montreal Canadiens say forward Brendan Gallagher will miss at least two weeks with a lower-body injury. Gallagher missed games at Calgary and Edmonton last week because of the injury. ...
Dec 05, 2022

New look Team Silvernagle unit focused on Scotties run
The teams vying for a shot at next month's Scotties event in Estevan have officially been put on notice.Team Silvernagle, which curls out of North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club, has announced ...
Dec 05, 2022

Trudeau listening to 'concerns' assault-style gun definition covers hunting rifles
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is listening to concerns that some of the firearms his government is looking to ban are in fact used more for hunting. The remarks at a press conference ...
Dec 05, 2022

Flu and COVID vaccine walk-in clinics scheduled for Battlefords
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced dates for December walk-in clinics for flu and COVID vaccines.Between Dec. 5 and 23, there are clinics available at Frontier Mall.Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m....
Dec 05, 2022

Canada 'watching closely' as U.S. pressed to fix Inflation Reduction Act 'glitches'
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "watching closely" as Europe presses for changes to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. President Joe Biden last week acknowledged "glitches" in...
Dec 05, 2022

Over 30 Ukrainian families in the process of moving to P.A. after job fair
Prince Albert's already large Ukrainian community could potentially double in size in the coming weeks.A job fair was held in Regina for newcomers last week, giving those who recently fled their home ...
Dec 05, 2022

Operation Red Nose keeps everyone safe over the holidays
People from the Battlefords who have been partaking in alcoholic beverages during the holiday season are reminded to call Operation Red Nose rather than drive home on their own. To use the ride servic...
Dec 05, 2022

Canada's Ismael Kone leaves Montreal for England's Watford in wake of World Cup
Midfielder Ismael Kone is leaving CF Montreal for England's Watford, becoming the second member of Canada's World Cup squad to switch teams since leaving Qatar. Watford, which plays in England's secon...
Dec 05, 2022

Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday changed its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money...
Dec 05, 2022