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North Battleford upgrades wastewater UV system under budget to meet safety standards
The City of North Battleford is upgrading its ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system at the wastewater treatment plant - a move officials say will improve water safety and save money."Our system is 20 y...
Jun 24, 2025

Hawks Trakakis commits to Chatham University
Nipawin Hawks goaltender Nik Trakakis has committed to a post secondary hockey career.The now 21-year-old is set to attend Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he will become a member ...
Jun 24, 2025

Peruvian squash star Elias aims to win Tour Finals in adopted hometown of Toronto
TORONTO - Armed with an invite from Canadian squash legend Jonathon Power, Peru's Diego Elias was just 14 when he made his first appearance at Toronto's National Squash Academy. He would spend parts o...
Jun 24, 2025

Man charged with supplying chemicals to Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber dies in custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Washington state man who was charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in Southern California has died in federal custody just weeks after his arrest, prison officials ...
Jun 24, 2025

Kidnapping suspect to have trial in November
A man facing kidnapping and other charges after an incident in the Melfort area early this year will stand trial in November. Tyrell Yeo faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, assault, and brea...
Jun 24, 2025

Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new U.S. intelligence report found that Iran's nuclear program has been set back only a few months after a U.S. strike, and was not "completely and fully obliterated" as President ...
Jun 24, 2025

Builder pitches $15M plan as North Battleford council delays demolition decision
A vacant century-old building in downtown North Battleford could avoid demolition after its owner pitched a roughly $15-million redevelopment and requested up to five years to carry it out. The two-st...
Jun 24, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays release reliever Erik Swanson after he clears waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays released reliever Erik Swanson after the right-hander cleared waivers, the team said Tuesday. Swanson was designated for assignment last week after posting a 15.19 earn...
Jun 24, 2025

Trump administration will provide $30 million to Israeli-backed group distributing food in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is providing $30 million to an Israeli-backed group distributing food in Gaza, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The request is the first known U.S. government f...
Jun 24, 2025

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
VICTORIA - There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of mi...
Jun 24, 2025