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'It's really fun': Battlefords students become Santa's elves to help food bank
Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) provided local kids the opportunity to be 'Santa's elves' for an afternoon.A group of Grade 6 students from Battleford Central School embraced the...
Dec 18, 2024
New federal commission established to review potential wrongful convictions
Having spent 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, David Milgard dedicated the rest of his life to advocating for others who had been wrongfully convicted.And that passion has led to the R...
Dec 18, 2024
La Ronge council continues pursuit of crime reduction strategy with special meeting
At a special meeting of La Ronge council on Tuesday, discussion continued on how to come up with a strategy for crime prevention in the community. Council identified the development of a Crime Reducti...
Dec 18, 2024
Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers
COLWOOD, B.C. - The suburban city of Colwood, B.C., on Vancouver Island, says it has hired its first family doctor in a new approach to easing the community's shortage of physicians. Colwood Mayor Ken...
Dec 18, 2024
Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers
COLWOOD, B.C. - The suburban city of Colwood, B.C., on Vancouver Island, says it has hired its first family doctor in a new approach to easing the community's shortage of physicians. Colwood Mayor Ken...
Dec 18, 2024
Extra spending money for this year’s Shop with a Cop
The children taking part in the 2024 Shop with a Cop had $150 to spend this year, a big boost from previous years with a $100 allowance. The annual event features some specially chosen students from l...
Dec 18, 2024
Door of Hope to bring good cheer
The Door of Hope is set to spread some Christmas cheer this Friday and a few famous faces are expected to make an appearance. "We will have a Christmas meal for all of our Door of Hope family members ...
Dec 18, 2024
Over 800 pounds of food donated to Melfort Food Bank after Battle of the Badges
The winner of the second annual Battle of the Badges in Melfort has been announced, but ultimately the winner is the Melfort Food Bank and its clients. The battle between the Melfort RCMP and Melfort ...
Dec 18, 2024
Former top aide to New York City's mayor expected in court on criminal charges, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected in court Thursday to face corruption charges in the latest blow to an administration beset by searches, resignations and...
Dec 18, 2024
What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?
In a post on Truth Social early Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed his country is financially supporting its northern neighbour. The U.S. president-elect wrote that "we subsidize Canada to the tune of $1...
Dec 18, 2024