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Firearms incident in Moosomin First Nation under investigation
Battlefords RCMP are investigating an altercation involving firearms that occurred Tuesday evening in Moosomin First Nation.According to the report made late in the evening, two groups of people, one ...
Aug 18, 2021

B.C. Human Rights office's first public inquiry will examine white supremacy and hate
VANCOUVER - The first public inquiry from British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will examine white supremacy and the "disturbing surge of hate" during the COVID-19 pandemic. The c...
Aug 18, 2021

It's time to come home: Raptors exec Ujiri says everything points to playing at home
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri says it's time to come home. The Raptors president and vice-chairman said everything points to his team playing home games at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena this season. Ujiri says h...
Aug 18, 2021

Calgary Stampeders to take on the B.C. Lions without veteran starter Bo Levi Mitchell
The Calgary Stampeders will chase their first win of the season without veteran starter Bo Levi Mitchell. The Stampeders placed the two-time winner of the CFL's outstanding player award on the six-gam...
Aug 18, 2021

Door of Hope seeking new employees, volunteers following departures
For many people in the community, the Door of Hope is a source of support that provides relief through adversity and difficult times. While the organization often lends a helping hand to those in need...
Aug 18, 2021

Two people arrested in connection to break in at White Fox school
Charges have now been laid in connection to a break and enter last June at White Fox School.A 22-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were arrested this week and are scheduled to appear in court Sept....
Aug 18, 2021

Attard family has ties to six horses that will be running in $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - The $1-million Queen's Plate will be a family affair for Kevin Attard. The veteran trainer will have four horses -- including 2021 Woodbine Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro -- in the 13-horse field S...
Aug 18, 2021

Lawsuit claims CN and CP railways at fault for sparking fire that wiped out B.C. town
VANCOUVER - A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways caused or contributed to the wildfire that destroyed the Village of Lytton, B.C. The B.C. Supreme Co...
Aug 18, 2021

Trudeau blames Taliban — not bureaucracy — for pace of evacuations from Afghanistan
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau is blaming Taliban checkpoints rather than government bureaucracy and delays for what many see as the slow pace of Canada's effort to save former Afghan interpreters and their ...
Aug 18, 2021

North Stars Golf Classic to take place next month
The Battlefords North Stars will be holding their annual Golf Classic Sept. 10 at Jackfish Lodge and Golf Course. Shotgun start will begin at 12 noon, with supper to close things out at 6 p.m., follow...
Aug 18, 2021