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Crime reduction a strategic priority for town council moving foward
The topic of crime and how to address it dominated a regular La Ronge council meeting held last week. The issue of crime had been identified as one of 10 strategic priorities of council for the next f...
Nov 18, 2024
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds "fuel to the fire" of the w...
Nov 18, 2024
Tisdale pair charged after truck stolen from Nipawin crashes into police vehicle in Hudson Bay
A man and a woman from Tisdale were arrested in Hudson Bay after officers spotted a truck at a home that had earlier been reported stolen from Nipawin. Hudson Bay RCMP found the stolen truck on Albert...
Nov 18, 2024
Chamber reaction: Postal strike in rural Sask. sparks concerns for businesses and holiday shipping
As the ongoing Canada Post strike is disrupting rural Saskatchewan businesses and residents, the Battlefords Chamber leadership are concerned about the escalating challenges during the holiday season....
Nov 18, 2024
Two men from Lloydminster die in Alcurve collision
A 71-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, both from Lloydminster, have died after a collision at the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 3 near Alcurve. Onion Lake RCMP along with the Wilton Police ...
Nov 18, 2024
Driver error leads to semi getting stuck on railway
A semi-truck is currently in the process of being removed from a few concrete blocks on the Highway 16 bypass eastbound on Railway Avenue East across from the Frontier Mall Plaza. (Julia Lovett-Squire...
Nov 18, 2024
Prince Harry in Vancouver as Invictus Games school program launches online
VANCOUVER - Prince Harry is in Vancouver for the launch of a campaign to raise awareness of the Invictus Games among children and youth, one day after surprising Canadian football fans by appearing at...
Nov 18, 2024
Prince Harry in Vancouver as Invictus Games school program launches online
VANCOUVER - Prince Harry is in Vancouver for the launch of a campaign to raise awareness of the Invictus Games among children and youth, one day after surprising Canadian football fans by appearing at...
Nov 18, 2024
MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has condemned an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler. MPs in the House unanimously supported a Bloc Qubcois motion saluting C...
Nov 18, 2024
U18 AA Foxes go 4-0 at Okotoks Classic hockey tournament
The Prince Albert U18 AA Family Pizza Foxes are riding high after winning one of the marquee female hockey tournaments in Western Canada. The 17th annual Okotoks Female Hockey Classic featured teams f...
Nov 18, 2024