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One woman dead, 2 others getting medical attention after suspected overdoses
One woman is dead and two others received medical care after what RCMP believes to be the use of illegal drugs.On Tuesday, Ile-a-la-Crosse RCMP received reports of three separate instances of people i...
Sep 28, 2022
City awards contract for water treatment plant work
The City of North Battleford is undertaking work to remove sand debris that has been causing some problems at the FE Holliday Water Treatment Plant intake system.City director of operations Stewart Sc...
Sep 28, 2022
Governor General of Canada visits James Smith Cree Nation after mass stabbing
The Governor General of Canada made a stop in James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) to pay respects to the victims of the mass stabbing attack earlier this month.Mary Simon was joined by the leadership of th...
Sep 28, 2022
Cumberland House woman $100,000 richer after lotto win
Evelyn McKenzie is planning to share the $100,000 she won on the Lotto 6/49 with her two sons. McKenzie bought the ticket from the Northern Store n Cumberland House on the day of the draw, August 31, ...
Sep 28, 2022
Raptors' coach Nurse looking for more consistency this season from "unique" Boucher
VICTORIA - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Chris Boucher is one of the NBA's most unique players. He can sprint out to block three-point shots, stretching his seven-foot-four wingspan like Inspe...
Sep 28, 2022
Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP
OTTAWA - Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of the online group "Diagolon," has been arrested in Nova Scotia on charges related to an allegation of assault in Saskatchewan from last year. The Nova Scotia R...
Sep 28, 2022
Judge Watch: Boone moves Yankees slugger to DH spot as he tries for homer No. 61
TORONTO - With the American League East title in the bag, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has more flexibility to tinker with his lineup and get players rested ahead of the post-season. Some of his regula...
Sep 28, 2022
Residents ask La Ronge council to thin trees in area deemed unsafe
La Ronge deputy mayor Viviana Ruiz-Arcand spoke to council as a ratepayer at a regular council meeting Tuesday about a crime-ridden area within the municipality. She, along with East Crescent resident...
Sep 28, 2022
Violent crimes and property offences spiked in August
The latest crime statistics provided by the Prince Albert Police Service show a large increase in the number of assaults and sexual violations in the city. During the month of August, there were 137 r...
Sep 28, 2022
CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier says...
Sep 28, 2022