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Vancouver mayor wants B.C. premier to review policing across province
Vancouver's mayor wants the B.C. government to conduct a review of policing across the province. Kennedy Stewart says city council can do little to change policing in Vancouver and the provi...
Jun 11, 2020
Torch Trail Bible Camp introduces ‘Camp in a Bag’ during COVID-19 pandemic
They can't fit campfires, horses, marshmallows, or a swimming hole in a bag, but organizers with Torch Trail Bible Camp intend to send a piece of summer camp to their campers.'Camp in a Bag' was creat...
Jun 11, 2020
Unifor pickets co-op gas station in P.A.
Around a dozen Unifor members picketed the Co-op bulk fuel station on Fifth Avenue E. Thursday, while several more set up in front of the Co-op Marquis Road gas station. Unionized workers have been lo...
Jun 11, 2020
Human rights museum criticized, employees say work environment racist
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it will conduct an external review following social media posts alleging a racist and discriminatory work environment. People who say they are...
Jun 11, 2020
Edmonton chief raises concerns about defunding police service to deal with racism
Edmonton's police chief says there is systemic racism in Canadian policing, but he worries that defunding police could lead to a loss of officers and programs brought in to address diversity. Chief Da...
Jun 11, 2020
Local educators excited in-person classes will resume this fall
The Government of Saskatchewan announced schools across the province will return in-person education for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.On Tuesday, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant...
Jun 11, 2020
Items stolen from places of worship in Star City
A pair of break and enters in Star City has Melfort RCMP investigating.Between June 6- 9, two places of worship in Star City were entered, and items were taken.No description of the items was provided...
Jun 11, 2020
Second virtual State of the City Address coming next week
Residents will have an opportunity to get an update on the City of North Battleford's work, and ask some questions as well at the upcoming virtual State of the City Address.The event will be held from...
Jun 11, 2020
Patterson Park, school playgrounds open to public Friday
With playgrounds and beaches open to the public starting Friday, the municipality has some rules residents need to follow. While the beach in La Ronge's Patterson Park will be open for swimming, the f...
Jun 11, 2020
Colby Cave's teammate Cooper Marody writes tribute song for memorial fund
Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after s...
Jun 11, 2020