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Yukon launches online COVID-19 vaccine credential system
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is launching an online COVID-19 vaccine credential system, with the territory's premier saying there are no immediate plans for a vaccine mandate seen in other provinces and territo...
Sep 07, 2021

Demo Derby coming to North Battleford this weekend
The Battlefords Agricultural Society will be holding their 36th Annual Demo Derby Saturday, Sept. 11 at the exhibition grounds in North Battleford.It will be the first event of its kind in the communi...
Sep 07, 2021

Canadian Leylah Fernandez posts another upset, earns spot in U.S. Open semifinals
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez continued her remarkable run at the U.S. Open Tuesday, earning a spot in the semifinals with an upset victory over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. The 19-year-old from...
Sep 07, 2021

Nikita Cook pleads not guilty on charges in Tiki Laverdiere death
One of the accused individuals in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation has plead not guilty following the beginning of an expected five-week trial at Queen's Bench Court in Battleford.Nikita Coo...
Sep 07, 2021

Liberal candidate disappointed in lack of participation in rural forum
Ahead of the all-candidate forum taking place in Prince Albert this evening, Liberal candidate for Prince Albert, Estelle Hjertaas, has been openly critical of candidates not attending other forums.Th...
Sep 07, 2021

Two dead following alleged drunk driving incident at Big River First Nation
A 40-year-old woman from Big River First Nation is facing two charges of impaired driving causing death in connection to a tragic incident early Sunday morning on the reserve.At approximately 1:40 a.m...
Sep 07, 2021

TFC defender Eriq Zavaleta to wear enemy colours in World Cup qualifier at BMO Field
TORONTO - BMO Field is normally home to Eriq Zavaleta. But the Toronto FC centre back will be in enemy colours Wednesday when El Salvador takes on Canada in World Cup qualifying play. The Indiana-born...
Sep 07, 2021

Incumbent MP Vidal to address inflating cost of living
Conservative MP Gary Vidal is seeking re-election as the federal representative of the Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River riding.In a previous interview with meadowlakeNOW, he stated the snap election...
Sep 07, 2021

Melfort man faces murder charges following weekend shooting incident at James Smith Cree Nation
Charges have now been laid in connection to a shooting incident Sunday at James Smith Cree Nation.Shawn Moostoos, 33 of Melfort, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder, one count of a...
Sep 07, 2021

Canada coach says update to come on health of star fullback/winger Alphonso Davies
TORONTO - There is a question mark over the health of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies ahead of Canada's World Cup qualifying match against El Salvador on Wednesday. Coach John Herdman said the 20-y...
Sep 07, 2021