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Long-serving city clerk retires after 18 years
After dedicating 18 years to the City of North Battleford, the city clerk, who also serves as the director of legislative services, Debbie Wohlberg announced her retirement at council's online Zoom me...
Jan 27, 2021

IOC says speculating on Tokyo Olympics is damaging athletes
GENEVA - IOC president Thomas Bach hit back at the continuing speculation about whether the Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled or postponed again, saying Wednesday that such talk is damaging for the thou...
Jan 27, 2021

Canadian man charged in U.S. with NetWalker ransomware attacks
TORONTO - An investigation into a scourge of NetWalker ransomware attacks has led to the arrest of a Canadian man, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. According to an indictment, police ...
Jan 27, 2021

With less practice time, NHL morning skates making a comeback in 2021
D.J. Smith knows what the data suggests. NHL players strapping on their gear for a morning skate seven or eight hours before a game probably isn't the best use of energy. But in an abbreviated, pandem...
Jan 27, 2021

Boys and Girls Club offers homework help through Raise the Grade
The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club is offering afterschool homework help for youth Grades 9 to 12, through their Raise the Grade Program.In addition to homework and study help, Raise the Grade also o...
Jan 27, 2021

Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, who oversaw Cup wins, resigns
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, a Hockey Hall of Famer who helped lead the team to a pair of Stanley Cup titles, resigned abruptly on Wednesday. The 71-year-old Rutherford cited "p...
Jan 27, 2021

Defender/midfielder Andy Rose re-signs with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed defender/midfielder Andy Rose to a one-year extension. Rose returns for his third season with the Whitecaps and seventh in MLS. The 30-year-old product ...
Jan 27, 2021

Sexual assaults climbing in Prince Albert: police report
The assistant director of Prince Albert's Safe Shelter for Women says more education and awareness is needed to help lower the number of sexual assaults that occur in the city.Sherry Bates is respondi...
Jan 27, 2021

More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal
Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies for decades is growing among area communities At least six cities, towns and m...
Jan 27, 2021

Senate to resume six days later than planned in due to COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The Senate will be reopening for business nearly a week later than planned, partly in response to the surging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Speaker George Furey is extending th...
Jan 27, 2021