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Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday. Smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air quality that i...
Aug 02, 2025

Alex Michelsen continues run to quarterfinals of National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States reached the quarterfinals of the men's National Bank Open in Toronto with a straight sets win over countryman Learner Tien. The 26th-seeded Michelsen swep...
Aug 02, 2025

Two injured after late night hit and run
The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed that two people were seriously injured after a hit and run during the evening hours of August 1, and now they're asking for the public's assistance to lo...
Aug 02, 2025

Hudson Bay teahouse demolished, 1,600+ teacups in search of new home
A very historic building in Hudson Bay recently had to be taken down, due to its age.After extensive consultation and consideration, the Hudson Bay Heritage Park (HBHP) had its teahouse demolished as ...
Aug 02, 2025

Alex Laferriere agrees to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the L.A. Kings
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, US$12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Saturday for Laferriere, who was a r...
Aug 02, 2025

Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, US$165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term fut...
Aug 02, 2025

Allen Sapp Gallery's prairie garden blooms anew, blending culture and ecology
Under the summer sun in North Battleford, a patch of prairie sways with yellow coneflowers, blue grama grass and sweetgrass.The Allen Sapp Gallery's healing garden, first planted more than a decade ag...
Aug 02, 2025

Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver's Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive. The Hamilton hockey player was unaccustomed to being just a few feet aw...
Aug 02, 2025

Ferrari's Leclerc stuns the McLarens to take pole for F1's Hungarian Grand Prix
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc punched the air in deli...
Aug 02, 2025
Riders put Sam Emilus on six-game injured list, Tommy Nield to start
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' receiver room will have its depth tested over the next few weeks.Wide receiver Sam Emilus has been placed on the six-game injured list after suffering a knee injury in th...
Aug 02, 2025