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Man detained after pointing gun at Argentine vice president
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - A man was detained Thursday night after he reportedly aimed a handgun at point-blank range toward Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernndez in what government ministers...
Sep 01, 2022

Canadian women test the waters in Australia in advance of 2023 FIFA World Cup
Canada takes its first step towards the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup against co-host Australia in a pair of friendlies Down Under. Seventh-ranked Canada plays No. 12 Australia on Saturday at Brisbane's...
Sep 01, 2022

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
NEW YORK (AP) - Serena and Venus Williams lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open to the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6 (5), 6-4 in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday nigh...
Sep 01, 2022

Shapovalov earns four-set victory to advance to third round of U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Denis Shapovalov will be moving on to the third round of the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Roberto Carballes Baena on Thursday. Shapovalov fired 10 aces, won 86 per...
Sep 01, 2022

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
NEW YORK (AP) - Serena and Venus Williams lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open to the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6 (5), 6-4 in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday nigh...
Sep 01, 2022

NDP raise concerns about shortages impacting healthcare in Meadow Lake
The Saskatchewan NDP is raising concerns about access to rural healthcare after a woman in labour was turned away from the Meadow Lake Hospital last year due to apparent staffing shortages. The releas...
Sep 01, 2022

Biden at Independence Hall: Trump, allies threaten democracy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - President Joe Biden warned Thursday night that "equality and democracy are under assault" in the U.S. as he sounded an alarm about his predecessor, Donald Trump, and "MAGA Republic...
Sep 01, 2022

Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce to move locations
After 22 years of operating at the Humboldt Historic Campground, the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce is announcing its departure from the Tourist Information Booth as of October 31, 2022."It...
Sep 01, 2022

Crusaders relishing return of football season
The start of the football season sits just around the corner for the John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders. The team is now in its second week of practices in preparation for the fall season, in le...
Sep 01, 2022

Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre temporarily closed for maintenance
Those hoping to use the pool in North Battleford will have to wait a little longer while maintenance is underway.The city announced the InnovationPlex Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre is temporarily c...
Sep 01, 2022