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RCMP 'disappointed' by talk that race a factor in quiet Rideau Hall arrest
OTTAWA - The idea that the man accused of crashing into the grounds of Rideau Hall would have been treated differently if he were dark-skinned is disheartening, the RCMP's commissioner and the head of...
Jul 10, 2020
Trump commutes longtime friend Roger Stone's sentence
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump called Roger Stone to inform his longtime political confidant that he would commute his sentence for crimes related to the Russia investigation, Stone told The Asso...
Jul 10, 2020
North Battleford approved for Provincial Disaster Assistance Program for flooding
The City of North Battleford is pleased to announce it has been approved for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) for flooding from heavy rains on July 7 and 8, after just recently applyi...
Jul 10, 2020
Province warns again of higher water levels
The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince...
Jul 10, 2020
City Hall to re-open doors to public for service on Monday
After being closed for three months, North Battleford's City Hall will finally be open again to the public starting Monday.The city needed to make some improvements to its customer service area on the...
Jul 10, 2020
Casino busy since reopening
The Northern Lights Casino has seen good business since reopening Thursday.General Manager Richard Ahenakew said at times they are seeing a healthy number of people wanting to come through the doors. ...
Jul 10, 2020
NHL/NHLPA announce Toronto, Edmonton as hubs, and CBA extension
The NHL board of governors and NHL Players' Association have ratified the return-to-play plan and a four-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement, paving the way for the league to re...
Jul 10, 2020
Local church develops outdoor worship space to ease gathering apprehensions
A church in Meadow Lake is creating more ways for people to connect with their faith and find peace during the pandemic. Father Douglas Jeffrey, OMI of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, develop...
Jul 10, 2020
Some bands and establishments ‘uneasy’ ahead of live performances resuming
Effective July 16, live performances will be permitted in restaurants and licensed establishments, as well as at public and farmers' markets.The announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan on Jul...
Jul 10, 2020
STARS announces lottery winners
The STARS have aligned for a Regina couple. Annette and Joe Marche have won $900,000 in the LUCKY STARS 50/50. Marche described the win as a "pinch me" moment they had only imagined the night before i...
Jul 10, 2020