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Roughriders sign top draft pick Nelson Lokombo
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed their first pick in the 2021 CFL draft.The Roughriders announced Friday they had signed University of Saskatchewan Huskies defensive back Nelson Lokombo, whom ...
Jun 07, 2021

Canada to receive 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week
OTTAWA - Canada is scheduled to receive 2.4 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week as more Canadians get their first and second jabs. Those shots are the only expected shipmen...
Jun 07, 2021

Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools
Indigenous leaders are expressing disappointment and frustration over comments from Pope Francis they say fell short of an apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. "It's just par...
Jun 07, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP seeking public assistance in locating man with outstanding warrants
The Meadow Lake RCMP detachment is asking the public for its assistance in locating a man wanted for several outstanding warrants. Corey Oneil Bouvier (31) is wanted for uttering threats, two counts o...
Jun 07, 2021

Canada's border agency urgently developing biometric plans in response to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada's border agency is urgently looking to hire a global technology firm to help develop a biometric strategy in response to rapidly evolving issues including COVID-19. The Canada Border S...
Jun 07, 2021

City awards another contract for Primary Sanitary Sewer Trunk Upgrade project
The City of North Battleford awarded another contract for its Primary Sanitary Sewer Trunk Upgrade project at its recent meeting.Council approved a recommendation to accept the revised bid from Con-Te...
Jun 07, 2021

Stolen SUV in North Battleford added to recent thefts
Battlefords RCMP searching for another stolen vehicle.A blue 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer was taken between June 4 and June 5 on the 1400 block in North Battleford. It has a license plate of 4040-MGC.Th...
Jun 07, 2021

Six COVID cases at St. John Community School
Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified six positive COVID-19 cases in individuals at St. John Community School.In a media release, the P.A. Catholic School Division said communication has been s...
Jun 07, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, June 7, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 10:45 a.m. Nunavut is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 today. The territory has one active reported case of COVID-19, located ...
Jun 07, 2021

Nunavut lifts 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers
IQALUIT - Travellers who have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine will soon be exempt from a 14-day stay in Nunavut's government-run isolation hotels. Fully vaccinated travellers will be free to t...
Jun 07, 2021