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Both Ottawa Reblacks and Edmonton Elks to start rookie quarterbacks in CFL clash
Rookie quarterback Caleb Evans will be tasked with helping the Ottawa Redblacks snap their ugly five-game losing steak. Evans will make his CFL starting debut Tuesday night when Ottawa (1-5) hosts Edm...
Sep 27, 2021

White House plays down notion of link between Meng decision, release of two Michaels
WASHINGTON - The White House is playing down the links between the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig and last week's decision to abandon the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. Press sec...
Sep 27, 2021

Voter turnout in federal election about average despite pandemic challenges
OTTAWA - Sixty-two per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in last week's federal election - about average turnout for recent Canadian elections despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elect...
Sep 27, 2021

Shellbrook woman takes home top prize at regional bodybuilding competition
A Shellbrook woman who aspires one day to being recognized as a professional bodybuilder, and with it earning a number of sponsorship opportunities, has added some more hardware to her trophy case.On ...
Sep 27, 2021

EMBM school moving to remote learning due to COVID-19 cases
cole Monseigneur Blaise Morand (EMBM) is temporarily moving to remote learning due to increased positive COVID-19 case numbers at the school. A Sept. 26 letter to parents and caregivers from Light of ...
Sep 27, 2021

Moe says Sask. hasn’t asked for federal help during COVID fourth wave
Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan has heard from the federal government about potentially helping out as the fourth wave of COVID-19 grips the province.But Moe said Monday the provincial government ...
Sep 27, 2021

One man in hospital after assault on Sunday night
One man is in serious condition following an assault Sunday night.The Prince Albert Police Service and Parkland Ambulance were called to reports of the assault on 14 Street West near 11 Avenue West ar...
Sep 27, 2021

Direct passenger flights from India resume as Canada lifts ban
OTTAWA - Direct passenger flights to Canada from India are resuming today as Transport Canada lifts a months-long ban imposed due to high COVID-19 case counts. In a post on Twitter, Transport Canada s...
Sep 27, 2021

'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader
TORONTO - Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins....
Sep 27, 2021

Saskatchewan stop on organ donations will have ripple effect across Canada: doctor
REGINA - Krystal Graham is a Saskatchewan nurse who is on a transplant list waiting for a liver. When she isn't receiving outpatient hospital care three times a week, she tries to live as normally as ...
Sep 27, 2021