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Interim Green Leader Amita Kuttner ready to get tough on party infighting
OTTAWA - Amita Kuttner, the new interim Green leader, says they will be ready to take tough disciplinary action to deal with party members who "have been at each other's throats." The astrophysicist, ...
Dec 01, 2021

Shellbrook woman finishes fourth at bodybuilding Nationals
Shellbrook's Kyla Baun says just the experience of stepping on stage at a National bodybuilding competition was a win.The 34-year-old finished fourth last weekend at the National Natural Pro Qualifier...
Dec 01, 2021

Sweetgrass First Nation re-elects Whitecalf as chief
Lorie Whitecalf has been re-elected as chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in Tuesday's vote.This is her second consecutive term in the position. She garnered the most votes in the race, surpassing conte...
Dec 01, 2021

‘We’re tired’: Prince Albert nurse shares her pandemic stories at the legislature
After a more than three-hour drive, a local health care worker finally had the chance to share her firsthand experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provincial government.Carolyn Strom is a publ...
Dec 01, 2021

Teddy Bear Toss, Skate with Santa events aim to fill Salvation Army Christmas hampers
Teddy bears and toys are on the Christmas wish list for the Salvation Army as they look to fill more Christmas hampers this year.Two events taking place at the Northern Lights Palace this weekend will...
Dec 01, 2021

Nova Scotia restricts out-of-province sports-related travel for kids 11 and younger
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's government on Wednesday said children aged 11 and younger could no longer travel out of province for events related to sports and culture, citing rising COVID-19 transmission c...
Dec 01, 2021

Lawyer questions coverage of First Nations water settlement as deal to be ratified
A lawyer for several First Nations says he can't get a clear answer on which Indigenous communities will be covered by a class-action settlement on drinking water - even though an $8-billion deal is s...
Dec 01, 2021

North Stars Harroch, Kesslering recognized in Players of the Week
As the Battlefords North Stars continue to roll, coming off a 2-0-1 record through their southern Saskatchewan road swing last weekend, a pair of Stars have been recognized with SJHL Player of the Wee...
Dec 01, 2021

Toronto FC starts work on revamping roster, declining options on Gonzalez, Zavaleta
Toronto FC, under new boss Bob Bradley, began work on revamping its roster Wednesday by declining contract options on five players including veteran defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eriq Zavaleta. A shakeu...
Dec 01, 2021

Draisaitl, Campbell, Kadri named NHL's three stars form November
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri have been named the NHL's "three stars" for November. Draisaitl...
Dec 01, 2021