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Senior military officer acquitted of sexual assault sues government, PM for $6M
OTTAWA - Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, a senior military officer who was acquitted of a sexual assault charge late last year, has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the Canadian government. Fortin is also su...
Mar 15, 2023
Special tax 'impossible' for The Yard says city manager
City of Prince Albert council learned on Monday that it is not possible to create a special tax district for The Yard District, the new development that will house a twin pad arena and pool owned by t...
Mar 15, 2023
Canadians Creighton, Savoie ready to make quick impact on Latinoamerica Tour
Myles Creighton is happy to be back playing golf on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, but he hopes it's his last stop on his way up to a higher-tier tour. Creighton, from Digby, N.S., is the top ranked Cana...
Mar 15, 2023
Blue Mountain Adventure Park temporarily closes
After more than a decade of serving local youth, a park near North Battleford has been forced to shut down.On its Facebook page, the Blue Mountain Adventure Park said it is temporarily not in operatio...
Mar 15, 2023
Aerials soar high at home event
Despite some minor weather related setbacks, last weekend's gymnastics competition at the Prince Albert Aerials club was a huge success.A total of 16 clubs were in attendance and came from all corners...
Mar 15, 2023
Conservative party criticized for disqualifying candidate in nomination race battle
OTTAWA - The federal Conservative party is defending its decision to oust a candidate from a local nomination race, as an anti-abortion organization alleges that the move was unfair. Party spokeswoman...
Mar 15, 2023
Former governor general David Johnston named special rapporteur on foreign meddling
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named former governor general David Johnston as the special rapporteur on foreign interference. Johnston has been asked to look into allegations of foreign m...
Mar 15, 2023
Gausman strikes out seven over three-plus innings, Jays down Pirates 7-1
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Starter Kevin Gausman pitched 3 1/3 sharp innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Wednesday in spring training baseball action. Gausman surrendered just two h...
Mar 15, 2023
Former Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson joins D.C. United's coaching staff
WASHINGTON - Former Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson is back in Major League Soccer, this time as an assistant coach with D.C. United. The 46-year-old Welshman spent the last two seasons i...
Mar 15, 2023
Paramedics, first responders seek clear directions for rural calls
In an emergency situation, first responders will tell you every minute counts. They'll also tell you they can lose those precious minutes when they're having to find a remote location using unclear di...
Mar 15, 2023
