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BANGKOK - Thai police early Thursday dispersed a group of pro-democracy protesters who camped out overnight outside the office of the prime minister to demand his resignation, leading him to implement...

Sports editor Jeff D'Andrea talks about the Western Hockey League's announcement of a Jan. 8 start to the regular season.

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, local non-profit groups are moving ahead with plans to open a new cold weather shelter with support from Prince Albert city council.The city's politicians unanimou...

For local David George, the Battleford community has, and always will, hold a special place in his heart. Born and raised across the bridge in North Battleford, Battleford where he set down roots and ...

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended play in both of its Quebec-based divisions until at least Oct. 28 because of COVID-19.The league will continue play with five of six teams in the Ma...

North Battleford city administration gave council a long-range outlook on finances in a report that covers the next 10 years at its meeting Tuesday. The aim of the report is to help with future planni...

The Town of Nipawin has 10 people vying for seats on council in the upcoming election, including Bruce Pihowich.Pihowich moved back to the community in the 1980s and worked in the heavy commercial ind...

The only elementary school in La Ronge is closed until further notice after a case of coronavirus was identified there.That's according to a letter released Wednesday to parents from Northern Lights S...

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$6.5 million.The 28-year-old Gallagher had 43 points in 59 ga...

Amid the pandemic, the Western Hockey League (WHL) is still planning with going ahead with its season. The WHL announced the start of the season will be on Jan. 8, 2021.All WHL players will be reporti...