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$500 cheques, PST changes among provinces affordability plan points
After announcing they were going to be giving $500 cheques to Saskatchewan residents over the age of 18, the Sask. Party government unveiled the rest of their plan for economic recovery on Tuesday, Au...
Aug 23, 2022

Placido Domingo's name comes up in Argentina sex sect probe
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Opera star Placido Domingo's name has appeared in an investigation of a sect-like organization in Argentina that also had U.S. offices and whose leaders have been charge...
Aug 23, 2022

Trial date set for second of four accused in kidnapping and death of Richard Netmaker
One of four people accused of kidnapping and of being responsible for the subsequent death of a high-risk sex offender in Big River will be tried early next year. Roderick Dreaver's trial for forcible...
Aug 23, 2022

A weekend of success for four P.A. slo-pitch teams
It was all about the number four at the provincial championships for Canadian Slo-Pitch this past weekend.All four Prince Albert teams that participated in Saskatoon made the final in their respective...
Aug 23, 2022

Lloydminster park renamed in honour of former mayor, Ken Baker
One of Lloydminster's more popular green spaces now bears the name of long-serving mayor and city councillor, Ken Baker.The area formerly known as Kin-Kinette Park, which surrounds the outdoor pool in...
Aug 23, 2022

Republican Sweeney plans to withdraw from Alaska House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Republican U.S. House candidate Tara Sweeney said Tuesday she plans to end her campaign, saying she does not see a path to victory or to raise the money needed to be succe...
Aug 23, 2022

Quebec provincial election campaign to begin Sunday, François Legault confirms
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the fall provincial election campaign will begin Sunday. He made the announcement today in a video uploaded to social media. Legault says campaigning wil...
Aug 23, 2022

Lapena, Canadian women's team gather in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
TORONTO - Victor Lapena left a steady job in his hometown to move to Ibiza, Spain, for his first professional coaching gig. It paid him 600 euros a month. But it opened a door to something better, and...
Aug 23, 2022

Hurricanes sign veteran forward Paul Stastny to 1-year deal
RALEIGH, N.C. - Adding offense has been at the center of the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason. After acquiring a pure goal scorer and losing him to injury for potentially half the season, they added one...
Aug 23, 2022

Man accused in attack in Battleford appears in court on assault charge
A man facing a charge connected to an attack caught on video in Battleford made his first appearance at North Battleford provincial court Monday. Adam Lesmeister, 46, of Battleford, is facing a charge...
Aug 23, 2022