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B.C. pauses electricity connections for crypto mining, citing 'massive' consumption
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power su...
Dec 21, 2022

Canada's Bombito selected third by Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft
Montreal's Moise Bombito, a junior defender at the University of New Hampshire, has been selected third overall by the Colorado Rapids at the MLS SuperDraft. Bombito was named 2022 America East Defend...
Dec 21, 2022

Over 500 complaints made this year by Pine Grove inmates, ministry confirms
Over the course of 11 months this year, there have been 512 formal complaints issued by inmates at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert.That's according to information provided to paNOW...
Dec 21, 2022

RCMP issue 14 traffic tickets in Meadow Lake area checkstops
Saskatchewan RCMP reported Tuesday, they issued a number of tickets for violations while conducting checkstops in the Meadow Lake area. As part of a recent traffic-safety initiative and awareness camp...
Dec 21, 2022

Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government
JERUSALEM (AP) - Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most...
Dec 21, 2022

Former Raider Asst. Captain Guhle retires from pro hockey
Former Prince Albert Raiders' defenseman and assistant captain Brendan Guhle has retired from pro hockey at the age of 25. Guhle was playing for the Eisbren Berlin of the DEL (Deutsche Eishockey Liga)...
Dec 21, 2022

Judge grants bail to former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking secrets
OTTAWA - An RCMP intelligence official accused of violating Canada's secrecy law has been granted bail. The reasons for Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger's decision Wednesday in the case ...
Dec 21, 2022

Hague company fined after worker injured on job
A company based in the town of Hague has been fined $90,000 after a worker was seriously injured after falling off a work platform.King Stud Contracting Ltd. pled guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court ...
Dec 21, 2022

No charges for officers who showed 'remarkable courage' in wild B.C. shootout: review
SAANICH, B.C. - British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office has cleared police officers who were involved in a wild shootout outside a Saanich, B.C., bank last summer that left twin brothers ...
Dec 21, 2022

AAA Sharks to host annual Alumni Game Wednesday
The Battlefords AAA Sharks will hold their annual Alumni Game Wednesday night at Battleford Arena, with proceeds in support of the local food bank. First started in the 2014-15 season, the Sharks' Alu...
Dec 21, 2022