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Riders preparing for triple trial against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for a baseball-type schedule for the next few weeks.Saskatchewan is to face the Calgary Stampeders three straight times, with a bye week breaking up the sche...
Oct 01, 2021
Mustangs receive player development fee in trade for Pahtayken
The Melfort Mustangs have traded away 2003-born defenceman, Lare Pahtayken, to the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, in exchange for a player development fee.Pahtayken, who ...
Oct 01, 2021
Melfort celebrates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Sept. 30, the City of Melfort celebrated Canada's newest holiday with a prayer, round dance, walk and flag raising at city hall.The event began with a welcome and prayer from Elder Riley Burns.Burn...
Oct 01, 2021
PM accused of "callousness" for heading to Tofino during reconciliation events
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing backlash over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The Native W...
Oct 01, 2021
NWSL calls off weekend games after allegations against coach
The National Women's Soccer League will not play the games scheduled for this weekend as it deals with the fallout from allegations of sexual misconduct against a former coach. North Carolina Courage ...
Oct 01, 2021
Mustangs looking to hand Hawks first loss of season
One of the most exciting rivalries in Junior A hockey is renewed on Friday as the Melfort Mustangs and Nipawin Hawks face off.Melfort is coming off a big 5-3 win over the Yorkton Terriers on Tuesday, ...
Oct 01, 2021
Sask. no longer lowest minimum wage in Canada
Minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan received a raise on Friday.The province's minimum wage bumps up to $11.81 per hour, an increase of 36 cents.At $11.75 per hour, New Brunswick now has the lowest mi...
Oct 01, 2021
Enbridge says still willing to talk on Line 5, despite Michigan's frustration
WASHINGTON - Enbridge Inc. says it remains committed to a mediated settlement of its Line 5 dispute, even though the state of Michigan has given up on the talks. The Calgary-based pipeline giant says ...
Oct 01, 2021
Georgia says its ex-president arrested after returning home
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - The prime minister of Georgia says former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been arrested. The announcement Friday by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili came about 18 hours aft...
Oct 01, 2021
Paper Excellence makes $50K donation to Indspire
The company working to rebuild the Prince Albert pulp mill has made a substantial donation to a charity supporting Indigenous students.Paper Excellence recently made the $50,000 donation to Indspire's...
Oct 01, 2021