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'I just need closure': fifth annual Jordan Ballantyne walk held in Prince Albert
It's been five years since Frances Merasty's son was murdered in Prince Albert and the grieving mother is no closer to getting answers. On July 13, 2018, Jordan Ballantyne's lifeless body was found in...
Jul 14, 2023

N.W.T. confirms anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison
FORT SMITH, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories government is confirming an anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population. The Department of Environment and Climate Change reported t...
Jul 14, 2023

Man facing firearms and drug-related charges after police stop in North Battleford
A North Battleford man is facing firearms and drug-related charges following a police stop in the city. Battlefords Gang Task Force (GTF) members were conducting proactive patrols on Thursday when the...
Jul 14, 2023

Scott Dixon ready to defend title at Honda Indy Toronto, his 'home' race
Toronto just feels like home to Scott Dixon. The New Zealander often jokes that as the only IndyCar race in a Commonwealth country, the Honda Indy Toronto is essentially his backyard. He's also won fo...
Jul 14, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Court grants temporary injunction to end Winnipeg landfill blockade
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge has granted a temporary injunction to end a blockade at a Winnipeg landfill, where dozens of protestors have blocked the main road demanding a search of a different landfil...
Jul 14, 2023

Spiritwood gathers to remember fallen officers
It has been 17 years since Constables Marc Bourdages and Robin Cameron were killed by Curtis Dagenais in a rural location near Spiritwood and the town continues to remember them. This year was the 150...
Jul 14, 2023

From Yellowknife to the Battlefords, Seabrook's journey to the Stars
The Battlefords North Stars recently bolstered its blue line, with the signing of 17-year-old defenseman, Brady Seabrook.The signing of Seabrook, who is from Yellowknife, NWT, comes following a stando...
Jul 14, 2023

Canadian Rangers to help evacuate Quebec Cree communities threatened by wildfires
MONTREAL - Ottawa is deploying Canadian Rangers to help evacuate northern Quebec communities threatened by wildfires. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said today the government will also hel...
Jul 14, 2023

Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expected next week to finally fulfil a promise Canada made 14 years ago to end federal subsidies that aid in the production of fossil fuels. Environment Minister Ste...
Jul 14, 2023

Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in Black Lake
RCMP say they have made one arrest after a serious incident in Black Lake earlier this week.On Wednesday at around 3:40 a.m., Black Lake RCMP received a report of an injured person on Disain Road in B...
Jul 14, 2023