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Highway 378 closed south of Whitkow
UPDATE: Highway 378 has re-opened to single lane traffic.Battlefords RCMP are responding to an incident at a residence south of Whitkow that has closed down highway traffic.The incident occurred appro...
Jan 20, 2021
Wind, blowing snow making Sask. highways treacherous
Travel is not recommended on a number of highways in southern Saskatchewan, including the Trans-Canada Highway east of Regina.According to the Highway Hotline, there are slippery sections and blowing ...
Jan 20, 2021
Reports: Blue Jays sign second ex-Astros outfielder in as many days, inking Brantley
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent outfielder Michael Brantley to a three-year deal, according to multiple reports. Sportsnet was first to report the deal. The Blue Jays didn't imm...
Jan 20, 2021
Pedestrian injured in North Battleford collision with vehicle
Battlefords RCMP are completing the investigation of a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred in North Battleford yesterday evening.The incident took place at the intersection of Ter...
Jan 20, 2021
Parole board decision notes Allan Legere planned escape in year of murder conviction
HALIFAX - A written decision denying Allan Legere's parole said he planned a hostage taking and an escape the same year he was convicted of multiple, brutal killings in Miramichi, N.B. The eight-page ...
Jan 20, 2021
Two Saskatchewan Roughriders players opt back into contracts
REGINA - American wide receiver Demarcus Ayers and defensive back Christian Campbell have opted back into their contracts with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Ayers comes to the Roughriders after three ...
Jan 20, 2021
World freestyle, snowboard championship in Calgary won't happen
Calgary will not host the world snowboard and freestyle championship next month. The international governing body of skiing (FIS), Freestyle Canada and Canada Snowboard have abandoned plans to hold th...
Jan 20, 2021
Trump frees former aides from ethics pledge, lobbying ban
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump, in one of his final acts as president, released current and former members of his administration from the terms of their ethics pledge, a move that once again laid bare the ...
Jan 20, 2021
'End of the road:' Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash awaits deportation decision
REGINA - A former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has submitted paperwork with reasons why he should not be sent back to India when he gets out of prison. Jaskirat Singh ...
Jan 20, 2021
TC Energy halts spending on Keystone XL, says it's 'disappointed' with Biden move
CALGARY - TC Energy Corp. says it has suspended work on the Keystone XL project in anticipation of U.S. president-elect Joe Biden revoking its vital presidential permit once he is sworn in later today...
Jan 20, 2021