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Budget office says federal spending on health care going up faster than planned
OTTAWA - Federal spending on health care and elderly benefits are set to rise at a faster clip over the next 12 months than previously planned under forecasts the parliamentary budget officer warns do...
Mar 10, 2022
Two officers suspended following child’s death
Two members of the Prince Albert Police have been suspended with pay from active duty following the death of a 13-month-old child who was allegedly killed by his father hours after police attended a r...
Mar 10, 2022
RCMP Report Pt. 1: Multiple break-ins, vehicle thefts again
Break-ins continue to occur in the Battlefords, with winter weather still in effect.Battlefords RCMP located and arrested 23 year-old Romellow Meechance on March 5. This occurred near the scene of a b...
Mar 10, 2022
Defence chief says guarding Far North priority, warns Russia is back in Arctic bases
OTTAWA - Canada's defence chief says protecting the country's Arctic region is a key priority for the Armed Forces, warning that Russia has reoccupied abandoned Cold War bases in its Far North. Gen. W...
Mar 10, 2022
Ukraine flag raised in La Ronge's Patterson Park
The Town of La Ronge is standing in solidarity with Ukraine."There's been no negativity to it, and I can't see why anyone would be against democracy," La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratuskniak said of the munic...
Mar 10, 2022
District of Lakeland Councillor resigns
Citing a number of issues related to recent comments made by the Reeve, and stating they were false, a District of Lakeland Councillor has opted to resign.Treena Alpine's letter of notice was included...
Mar 10, 2022
A 12-year-old girl from Muenster is going to the majors
A local girl is representing the northeast in the big leagues. Sarah Loehr, a 12-year-old from Muenster, Sask. is heading to Vero Beach, Florida to take part in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Trailbl...
Mar 10, 2022
Speedskater Weidemann to miss World Cup final after positive COVID-19 test
CALGARY - Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn from this weekend's World Cup final in the Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19. Speed Skating Canada said Weidemann underwen...
Mar 10, 2022
Canada sends Quebec man to United States to face ransomware charges
OTTAWA - A Quebec man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in Florida arising from alleged participation in an elaborate ransomware operation. Following a request from U.S. authori...
Mar 10, 2022
Town survey to guide new pump track build
People will have an opportunity to provide their input for the Town of Battleford's new pump track to help direct the design before it's built. The issue was discussed at the recent council meeting. C...
Mar 10, 2022