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BGC Battlefords approached to expand programming to tri-communities
The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Canada could be providing services in the tri-communities sometime in the future. BGC Battlefords executive director Nicole Combres was invited to speak at La Ronge's ...
Jun 09, 2021

Rock snake at Melfort hospital includes work of elementary students and community members
A rock snake to pay tribute to healthcare workers at the Melfort Union Hospital is now over 80 rocks in length.Maggie Puttick started the snake with help from students at Reynolds School where she is ...
Jun 09, 2021

Quebec names ex-journalist to help Indigenous families find answers on missing kids
QUEBEC - Former journalist Anne Panasuk says a new Quebec law will allow Indigenous families to get closure about their missing children. Panasuk, an ex-Radio-Canada journalist who reported on missing...
Jun 09, 2021

Family awarded $30,000, court rules Quebec police watchdog statement wasn't impartial
MONTREAL - The family of a Quebec man who died after a 2017 police intervention has been awarded $30,000 in damages after suing the province's police watchdog. Koray Kevin Celik, 28, was intoxicated a...
Jun 09, 2021

Former Canadiens captain Bob Gainey offers advice for Habs heading into semifinals
MONTREAL - While the Montreal Canadiens have had plenty of success over their rich history, playing in the final four of the NHL post-season is uncharted territory for many on the current roster. Fort...
Jun 09, 2021

'Can't explain how excited I am': Excitement building for Mustangs' Tkachuk after SJHL's announcement on season
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's announcement regarding their season being able to open on Sept. 24 is a welcome sight to players and fans alike.The league released important dates on Tuesday, ...
Jun 09, 2021

Settlement reached on residential school 'day scholars' class-action lawsuit
OTTAWA - A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the federal government involving hundreds of First Nations people left out of residential-school compensation. The lawsuit was ...
Jun 09, 2021

Plea may be pending hints lawyer in Prince Albert murder case involving former RCMP officer
A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer charged with first degree murder was not present when his matters were addressed Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.Bernie Herman's lawyer Brad Mitc...
Jun 09, 2021

Toppers Volleyball Club presents leadership award to graduating player
The Prince Albert Toppers Volleyball Club had a reason to celebrate last night as they recognized one of their graduating players at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse.The Rebecca Georget Memorial Award is...
Jun 09, 2021

Gov't probe: Protest not broken up because of Trump photo op
WASHINGTON (AP) - An internal investigation has determined that the decision to forcibly clear racial justice protesters from an area in front of the White House last summer was not influenced by then...
Jun 09, 2021