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Karla Hansen appointed to Meadow Lake parks and recreation board; three new positions added
The City of Meadow Lake has appointed Karla Hansen as a city representative on the Parks and Recreation Board, filling the board's fourth and final vacancy.Hansen said she is eager to join the board a...
Jan 29, 2021

Northern health worker turns down vaccine tourism caller
The case of the Vancouver couple accused of flying to a remote Yukon community to get the COVID-19 vaccine has prompted the question - could that happen in Saskatchewan?Former Great Canadian Gaming CE...
Jan 29, 2021

RCMP looking into theft from Melfort business
Melfort RCMP hopes the public can assist in identifying a suspect in a theft from a business.The incident occurred on January 12 in Melfort on the 1000 block of Main Street. The male suspect went on t...
Jan 29, 2021

First Nations leadership 'deeply concerned' by La Ronge incident involving woman and RCMP
First Nations leaders from across the region have responded to what they've termed medical neglect and alleged police violence following an incident in La Ronge recently. An RCMP professional responsi...
Jan 29, 2021

Battleford, Battle River Archers renew lease
Archers looking to hit their bullseye will continue to do that in Battleford, once restrictions allow it.The town has renewed its annual agreement with the Battle River Archers (BRA) to allow them to ...
Jan 29, 2021

Four UBC Thunderbirds among 16 players taken in CPL-U Sports draft
TORONTO - FC Edmonton took UBC midfielder Thomas Gardner first overall in Friday's CPL-U Sports draft, one of four Thunderbirds selected in the two-round draft. Concordia had three players chosen whil...
Jan 29, 2021

More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. More interviews didn't equal more hirings this off-season. Acc...
Jan 29, 2021

Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing "cost of inaction" on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for "creative" ways to win public support fo...
Jan 29, 2021

More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. More interviews didn't equal more hirings this off-season. Acc...
Jan 29, 2021

Poles hold more protests over abortion; activist released
WARSAW, Poland - Poles took to the streets of Warsaw, Gdansk and other cities for a third night of protests Friday, after a near-total abortion ban took effect that gives Poland one of the most restri...
Jan 29, 2021