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Young Birch Hills duo with 'hearts of gold' sells magnets to help SPCA
Two nine-year-old girls took it upon themselves to make sure animals waiting to get adopted in the Prince Albert SPCA would have a comfortable stay.Kohl Swales and Jacey Bird raised $615.75 between th...
Jun 15, 2021
Green Leader Annamie Paul facing no-confidence motion from party brass
OTTAWA - Green Leader Annamie Paul is facing a no-confidence motion that could ultimately oust her from her perch atop the party. The leader of the Greens' Quebec wing, Alex Tyrrell, says the federal ...
Jun 15, 2021
Canada's vaccine targets based on models before troublesome Delta variant well known
OTTAWA - Canada is on the cusp of its hitting its first national vaccination target, but chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 might mean...
Jun 15, 2021
Roughriders release 2021 schedule
On Monday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders found out they would be playing in 2021.On Tuesday, the CFL team found out when it would be playing in 2021.The CFL, which announced Monday it would have a seas...
Jun 15, 2021
CFL return to play finally gives Blue Bombers an opportunity to defend Grey Cup title
It's been a long time coming, but Willie Jefferson and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are finally getting the chance to defend their Grey Cup title. Winnipeg defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12 in 2019 ...
Jun 15, 2021
Liberal government moves to define 'elder abuse' to better target ways to stop it
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching a consultation on how it should define elder abuse, an exercise that would bring more targeted programs and policies for Canada's aging population. About o...
Jun 15, 2021
Hungary: Lawmakers pass law barring LGBT content for minors
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Lawmakers in Hungary approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment, something supporters said would ...
Jun 15, 2021
Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0 at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Cristiano Ronaldo set the record for most goals at the European Championship with two of them Tuesday in Portugal's 3-0 victory over Hungary at a packed Puskas Arena. Ronaldo score...
Jun 15, 2021
Study warns Alberta has failed to consider damage to foothills from coal mining
A lengthy new report commissioned by landowners near proposed Alberta coal mines concludes mines would create environmental liabilities that exceed their economic benefits. Written by respected Albert...
Jun 15, 2021
Families take to the streets for MMIWG walk
A group of supporters took the streets of North Battleford Monday evening for a walk to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.Connie Beauchene who organized the event wal...
Jun 15, 2021