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Exercise in 'patience' pays off for Kadri, says winning a factor in joining Flames
Nazem Kadri said the Calgary Flames expressed interest the moment he became an unrestricted free agent, but it was an "elaborate process" before he finally signed on the dotted line on Thursday. "The ...
Aug 19, 2022

Large fire consumes boats, buildings, vehicles at boatyard
MATTAPOISETT, Mass. (AP) - Several boats, buildings and vehicles were destroyed by a large fire at a Massachusetts boatyard Friday. Aerial video taken by WCVB-TV showed several boats and vehicles at t...
Aug 19, 2022

Tanisi: Indigenous 1st Designs draws on local artists, Cree culture for grand opening
South Hill Mall was host to a grand opening of a unique new store. The items on the shelves, however, represented only a small part of the store's significance.Today, Aug. 19, was the grand opening of...
Aug 19, 2022

Argo starter Bethel-Thompson aware of Stampeders' ball-hawking skills
TORONTO - It would appear to be a favourable matchup for McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (4-4) hosts Calgary (5-3) at BMO Field on Saturday night. The Argos come in with the ...
Aug 19, 2022

Quebec governing party continues to make election promises before start of campaign
MONTREAL - Quebec's governing party continues to make election promises even though the campaign hasn't officially started. Families Minister Mathieu Lacombe told reporters today that if the Coalition...
Aug 19, 2022

Ahtahkakoop RCMP asking for help to find missing teen
UPDATE: Ahtahkakoop RCMP announce on Aug. 24 that Greg Bill has been located safe.Ahtahkakoop RCMP is currently looking for a missing 15-year-old boy. Greg Bill, Jr. was reported missing early on Aug....
Aug 19, 2022

NATO secretary-general will visit Canadian Arctic defence site in Nunavut next week
OTTAWA - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is making a visit to Canada next week. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, climate change and Arctic defences will be the main areas of focus for ...
Aug 19, 2022

Utah judge reverses law banning transgender kids from sports
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Transgender girls in Utah will be given the opportunity to participate in female sports as the school year begins after a judge on Friday reversed a ban pending legal challenges ...
Aug 19, 2022

Former Rosthern Mayor passes away nearly 10 years after leaving office
The town of Rosthern is mourning the loss of one of its former mayors. Doug Knoll passed away on Aug. 9 at the community's Mennonite Nursing Home. He was 75 years old. The former teacher entered the w...
Aug 19, 2022

Prairie Dogs ready to defend Harvest Cup as SFLL season begins
The Prince Albert Prairie Dogs are set to defend their Saskatchewan Field Lacrosse League Harvest Cup championship as the new season gets underway this weekend. Contests will be played at Donna Birmai...
Aug 19, 2022