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Singapore polls open; governing party set to extend power
SINGAPORE - Wearing masks and plastic gloves, Singaporeans began voting Friday in a general election that is expected to return Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's long-governing party to power. About 1,...
Jul 09, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW July 9, 2020
Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen talks about a local physician Dr. Siddharth Kogilwaimath who spoke to local media about hepatitis C at Access Place.
Jul 09, 2020

Local volleyball standout reflects on journey, scholarship opportunity ahead
For North Battleford local, Abbey Neufeld, volleyball has always been a big part of her life. Taking to the sport at a young age, Neufeld began playing club volleyball at age 10, and has only grown in...
Jul 09, 2020

Canadians Adam Hadwin, Nick Taylor lead the way at PGA Tour event
DUBLIN, Ohio - A pair of Canadians are at the top of the leaderboard after the morning wave of the PGA Tour's Workday Charity Open on Thursday. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., led the way with a 6-un...
Jul 09, 2020

North Battleford residents struggle with flooded basements following rainstorms
Some North Battleford residents are dealing with flooded basements this week, following heavy rainstorms overnight Tuesday and throughout the day Wednesday.Anthony Russell, who lives in the Centennial...
Jul 09, 2020

Hotels hope for more pandemic recovery following spring losses
As many businesses across Saskatchewan continue to see small positives since reopening, the tourism industry remains the hardest hit. However, there's some hope that more progress in combating the spr...
Jul 09, 2020

Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on racism in B.C. emergency rooms
VICTORIA - A former judge investigating allegations of racism towards Indigenous people in British Columbia's health-care system is calling on patients, families, doctors and nurses to come forward wi...
Jul 09, 2020

PAACF distribute grants individually to local organizations
This year the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how the public operates on a daily basis.For the Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation (PAACF) it changed the way they hand out their grants. Every ot...
Jul 09, 2020

The first days: northeast and area museums that re-opened and remained closed
Museums could resume operations on June 29 as part of Phase Four of Re-Open Saskatchewan, but not every community's history gatekeeper were ready to re-open.In Nipawin and Tisdale, both museums remain...
Jul 09, 2020

Northwest Community Lodge Association hosting golf tournament to raise funds for new long term care facility
Meadow Lake Golf Club, PineRidge Ford and the Northwest Community Lodge Association (NCLA) are calling all golfers to participate in a charity tournament to help raise funds for the new Northland Pion...
Jul 09, 2020