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Nipawin council swears in, mix of experience and fresh faces
There wasn't much business conducted on Monday, Nov. 16 for the Town of Nipawin, but the new council was sworn in.For Mayor Rennie Harper, it's the second time she's been sworn into office. She said i...
Nov 18, 2020

Head coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity
It's been a challenging first year on the job for B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Campbell became the Lions' head coach in December following six seasons with Ottawa, where he was the first head ...
Nov 18, 2020

‘We’re going to find a way to do it’: Riders’ Dickenson focusing on possible 2021 season
While there isn't a 100 per cent guarantee CFL teams will take the field in 2021, Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson believes that will be the case."It's full steam ahead for our staf...
Nov 18, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak puts Canmore Nordic Centre skiers in quarantine
CANMORE, Alta. - An outbreak of 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 has occurred at the Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alta. The Canmore Nordic Centre is the headquarters of Canada's cross-country ski and biath...
Nov 18, 2020

Tories disappointed by Scheer's decision to hire family as they call for better rules
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs vented some disappointment in their former leader - and current caucus colleague - Andrew Scheer Wednesday after revelations he twice hired family members to work in his offi...
Nov 18, 2020

Parliament passes Tory motion to demand government decision on Huawei, 5G
OTTAWA - A united federal opposition has supported a Conservative motion to insist the Liberal government take a harder line against what it says are national-security threats from China. The motion, ...
Nov 18, 2020

Coronavirus exposure at Churchill, Pre-Cam schools in La Ronge
The Northern Lights School Division announced Wednesday both of its schools in La Ronge were exposed to the coronavirus after individuals tested positive. In separate letters to caregivers, the divisi...
Nov 18, 2020

Local spin S2DIO hopes to avoid a second shutdown
The first two years have been a whirlwind for the Spin S2DIO in Prince Albert.In that short time, they've already experienced the turmoil of moving buildings and getting shut down by a global pandemic...
Nov 18, 2020

Wright hoping to follow hockey royalty by making Canada's world junior team at age 16
Shane Wright is well aware of the names to come before him. Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are among the 16 year olds to suit up for Canada at the world junior hockey championship. Wr...
Nov 18, 2020

Project Poinsettia cancelled this year
For the last number of years, Project Poinsettia has been a staple of the Christmas season in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. However, this year the event will not be held, due to the ongoing pandemi...
Nov 18, 2020