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Edmonton Elks offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers confirms positive COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers of the Edmonton Elks confirmed Tuesday he's tested positive for COVID-19. "I tested positive days ago for Covid, & the reservation I initially had ab...
Aug 10, 2021

P.A. RCMP searching for man wanted for robbery with a gun
The Prince Albert RCMP are searching for a 25-year-old man who is wanted after firing a gun and stealing a vehicle.According to a media release, on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. the RCMP were called about a robber...
Aug 10, 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
NEW YORK (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings an...
Aug 10, 2021

Canada's housing strategy having 'limited' impact on housing need, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's budget watchdog says the government is falling short of its aim to vastly expand Canada's affordable housing stock despite a spending ramp-up in the billions. In a report publish...
Aug 10, 2021

Ottawa commits $321 million for residential school survivors and communities
OTTAWA - The federal government is committing $321 million in new funding for programs to help Indigenous communities search burial sites at former residential schools and to support survivors and the...
Aug 10, 2021

Redblacks' Kanneh and Williams, Bombers' Oliveira earn CFL top performer honours
Abdul Kanneh, who had a 102-yard interception return for a touchdown that anchored the Ottawa Redblacks' season-opening 16-12 road win over the Edmonton Elks, was named the CFL's top performer Tuesday...
Aug 10, 2021

Resort Village of Elk Ridge moves forward with election, and names first mayor
The first mayor of the Resort Village of Elk Ridge has won by acclamation.Garry McKay was the only person to be nominated and will begin his two year term on Jan. 1, 2022."We've lived in the community...
Aug 10, 2021

Town of Star City Birthday BBQ
The town of Star City is hosting a Birthday BBQ Bash celebrating 100 YEARS!!The party is Thursday, August 26.Please see the poster for details
Aug 10, 2021

Construction projects in Melfort moving along as planned
Multiple detours are being experienced by motorists in the City of Melfort with multiple road and infrastructure projects underway.Director of works and utilities Gerald Gilmore provided northeastNOW ...
Aug 10, 2021

Backyard BBQ Challenge in Nipawin and District
The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting another Backyard BBQ Challenge.IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!! The #BackYardBBQ challenge is back for August. Like and comment on this post your favourit...
Aug 10, 2021