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MétisMétis National Council takes former president, Manitoba Métis to court
The Mtis National Council has filed a lawsuit against its former president and the Manitoba Mtis Federation alleging financial irregularities and questionable contracts. President Cassidy Caron says a...
Jan 28, 2022
Iqaluit lifts precautionary boil-water advisory, bypass system still being used
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's Health Department has lifted a precautionary boil-water advisory for the city of Iqaluit. The capital's 8,000 people had been under the advisory since Jan. 19 when the cit...
Jan 28, 2022
Stars defenceman Witt commits to Albertus Magnus College for fall 2022
North Stars blue liner, Sam Witt has committed to Albertus Magnus College in New Haven Connecticut this fall, for the 2022-23 hockey season.The Calgary, Alta., product, said the opportunity to take hi...
Jan 28, 2022
Four deaths in Richmond, B.C., believed to be a murder-suicide, police say
RICHMOND, B.C. - Homicide investigators say they believe the targeted shooting that left four people dead in a Richmond, B.C., home was a murder-suicide. The victims were all members of the same famil...
Jan 28, 2022
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up in March
Outdoors enthusiasts can look forward to attending the sixth annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up March 12 in the Cochin area.Saulteaux First Nation and Moosomin First Nation are hosting the...
Jan 28, 2022
Trudeau concerned trucker convoy converging on Parliament Hill could turn violent
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's concerned about the potential for violence during this weekend's planned protest on Parliament Hill by truckers and others joining the crowd. In an int...
Jan 28, 2022
QMJHL set to resume activities Feb. 3 after weeks-long hiatus
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will resume activities Feb. 3 following a weeks-long hiatus due to COVID-19 complications. The league said in a release Friday that it plans to complete a full 68...
Jan 28, 2022
WHL postpones second straight Raiders game for not having enough healthy players due to COVID-19 protocols
The Prince Albert Raiders will see a second straight postponement, due to COVID-19 protocols.The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced Saturday's game between the Raiders and the Brandon Wheat Kings a...
Jan 28, 2022
Nipawin Hawks community pays tribute to Joel Verklan
A young man from Nipawin known for spreading warmth and joy is being remembered by the community.Joel Verklan could often be found at the Centennial Arena as the Nipawin Hawks practice assistant for m...
Jan 28, 2022
Lloydminster Library holds grand opening ceremony at new location
The Lloydminster Public Library (LPL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of its new location at the LloydMall.Several dignitaries were on-hand for the ceremony at...
Jan 28, 2022