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Battleford applies for PDAP funding to fix bridge erosion
Following record highs in water levels and rainfall that began on July 6, the Town of North Battleford is looking for assistance in fixing the damage done around the embankment of the North Saskatchew...
Jul 24, 2020

Ban on conditional sentences for some offences unconstitutional, court rules
TORONTO - A law that bars a judge from imposing a conditional sentence for certain offences was struck down as unconstitutional on Friday in a decision likely to find its way to the country's top cour...
Jul 24, 2020

Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL's Chicago Bears
CHICAGO - Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added to head coach Matt Nagy's staff Friday as part of the Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellowship. Burris&nb...
Jul 24, 2020

Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series
When the ball is finally tossed up after a roller-coaster four months, Mike Morreale will breathe a sigh of relief. Morreale is the commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Baske...
Jul 24, 2020

Program looks to help businesses cut down power use
SaskPower is looking to help small and medium sized businesses cut their energy consumption.The Crown-owned utility is now offering its Walk-Through Energy Assessment Program to small and medium sized...
Jul 24, 2020

Proposed youth home seeks public support
Prince Albert's politicians will consider giving a helping hand to a local non-profit at Monday night's city council meeting. The Girardi Foundation wants to build a six-unit, semi-independent living ...
Jul 24, 2020

Nova Scotia man accused of stabbing officer, police dog still at large
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - A Nova Scotia fugitive accused of stabbing a police sergeant, assaulting a woman and injuring a police dog remains at large. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Jennifer Clarke said to...
Jul 24, 2020

Whitecaps face a stiff test in Sporting Kansas City at MLS is Back Tournament
The MLS is Back Tournament has been a test of the Vancouver Whitecaps' resolve and resilience - perhaps even their faith. They had a start to forget. Missing almost a third of their roster throug...
Jul 24, 2020

Nova Scotia making mask-wearing mandatory in most indoor public places by July 31
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is making mask-wearing mandatory in most indoor public places beginning July 31 - even for performers singing at concerts. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chie...
Jul 24, 2020

Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users
LONDON - GPS device-maker Garmin's online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts. Garmin Connect, an app and website ...
Jul 24, 2020