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Former inmate's death prompts call for change within correctional system
The President of the union that represents all Legal Aid staff and lawyers in Saskatchewan says she is amazed the public does not hear more stories, like the one involving the death of a woman in Sask...
Feb 17, 2021

Canada and U.S. renew women's soccer rivalry at SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
History and the world rankings are on his side when it comes to playing Canada. But U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski wasn't providing any bulletin-board material ahead of Thursday's game between the North...
Feb 17, 2021

New Toronto FC coach Chris Armas exudes enthusiasm after first training session
TORONTO - Intensity and energy were the buzzwords Wednesday as the Chris Armas era kicked off at Toronto FC.The club is the first in Major League Soccer to open training camp, given a little extra tim...
Feb 17, 2021

Rush Limbaugh, radio king and architect of right wing, dies
Rush Limbaugh called himself a truth detector, doctor of democracy, lover of mankind, all-around good guy and harmless fuzz ball, titles his legions of followers embraced as he boomed from their radio...
Feb 17, 2021

Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - A defence lawyer is asking a jury to give a man accused of killing a woman found dead in his hotel room bathtub the benefit of the doubt. Bradley Barton is on trial for manslaughter in the ...
Feb 17, 2021

Senate poised for final vote on amended assisted-dying bill after days of debate
OTTAWA - Senators are wrapping up final debate on a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying.They will vote on the bill, as amended by senators, later today.Senators have already approved ...
Feb 17, 2021

Wintertainment activities continue with skating and crafts Wednesday
Day three of Wintertainment took place Wednesday in North Battleford, giving residents the opportunity to get out in the community, and take part in the city's planned events. Free public skating was ...
Feb 17, 2021

Canadian rookie Edwards shining in a bizarre UConn season unlike any other
Aaliyah Edwards splits her days between the gym and her apartment. The 18-year-old Canadian is one of six freshmen on a No. 1-ranked University of Connecticut women's basketball team that's seen littl...
Feb 17, 2021

Support pours in for family of deceased healthcare worker
A GoFundMe for the family of a local healthcare worker in North Battleford has raised more than $85,000.According to the page's organizers, 34 year-old Tom Thomas passed away Monday in the hospital em...
Feb 17, 2021

RCMP searching for missing 14-year-old girl from Cudworth
Wakaw RCMP are looking for a missing girl from Cudworth.Fourteen-year-old Gabriel Ferland was last seen at 8 a.m. in Cudworth on Tuesday. She is known to frequent Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and the Bea...
Feb 17, 2021