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John Furlong presents 2030 Winter Games vision to Vancouver Board of Trade
VANCOUVER - Economic recovery from the pandemic, a transformational legacy that extends into the province and a cheaper privately-funded Winter Games were elements of John Furlong's "B.C. 2030" presen...
Apr 16, 2021

Judge Tomka appointed to Meadow Lake Provincial Court
A new face is joining the legal system in Meadow Lake.The Government of Saskatchewan announced Judge Michael Tomka has been appointed to Meadow Lake Provincial Court. Throughout his career, Tomka has ...
Apr 16, 2021

Melfort Golf and Country Club to open Saturday
The Melfort Golf and Country Club will be open to patrons starting Saturday, April 17.It'll only be the back nine, however, as there's still some snow sitting on a few holes of the front nine.Tee time...
Apr 16, 2021

Tennis Canada announces cancellation of six Challenger events due to COVID-19
TORONTO - Six Challenger-tier tennis tournaments scheduled to be held in Canada this year have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis Canada announced Friday that the Winnipeg National Ba...
Apr 16, 2021

Committee reverses itself on wrapping up investigation into military misconduct
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is reversing a decision to wrap up its investigation into sexual misconduct in Canada's military. Earlier this week, the Bloc Quebecois had joined Liberal members...
Apr 16, 2021

'Quite fitting.' Prince Philip's funeral an online event for all but a few in Canada
HALIFAX - The options for Canadians planning to pay their respects to Prince Philip during his funeral Saturday will be largely limited to small gatherings in front of TV or computer screens. Thanks t...
Apr 16, 2021

Accused facing charge in Cindy MacKay death released on bail
A man facing a charge in the death of Cindy MacKay has been released on bail, with conditions he is required to follow.Michael MacKay, 38, is charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife ...
Apr 16, 2021

March US home construction jumps to fastest pace since 2006
WASHINGTON - U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March to the fastest pace since 2006 as home builders recovered from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects. Builders began c...
Apr 16, 2021

Raiders are Horon fire
The Prince Albert Raiders may have found a new breakout strategy, 'flip the puck to Michael Horon.'They used that strategy a handful of times in Thursday's victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Late in...
Apr 16, 2021

Fire department planning controlled burns next month
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department, in conjunction with Wildfire Management, will be doing controlled burns on the weekends of May 1 and May 8. The fire department released a number of images this ...
Apr 16, 2021