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Rural comedy made for Saskatchewan, says Odyssey director
A story and humour that can relate to everyone in Saskatchewan is how Matt Derworiz is describing the latest offering from Odyssey Productions. Dogbarked opens next Wednesday night, April 10, at the P...
Apr 03, 2024

Recreational equipment available to loan through new northern program
Two organizations have teamed up to launch the Northern Active Living Library program.The program was formally launched on Wednesday and it's a partnership between the Northern Sport, Culture and Recr...
Apr 03, 2024

B.C. man convicted of child exploitation for involvement in international porn ring
SURREY, B.C. - A British Columbia man has been convicted for his involvement in an international online group dedicated to trafficking child pornography. The province's RCMP division says in a release...
Apr 03, 2024

The 92nd annual Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival opens in two weeks
Battlefords get ready, there's music in the air. The 92nd annual Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival will open in two weeks, and it promises to make the spirit soar. "It's really awesome for the youth ...
Apr 03, 2024

North Stars/Bombers set to clash for star-studded series
With the official wrap-up of the of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) quarterfinals Tuesday night, the matchups are now set for the league semis to begin Thursday, with the top four teams d...
Apr 03, 2024

Crime Severity Index, need for growth, increasing inclusivity among State of City highlights
The Crime Severity Index, growing the community, and making the city and region more inclusive were some of the key points highlighted in the State of the City address in North Battleford today.Mayor ...
Apr 03, 2024

Main lodge at Nova Scotia's historic Keltic Lodge golf resort shutting down
INGONISH, N.S. - The historic main building at the Keltic Lodge at the Highlands golf resort in Cape Breton has closed, Parks Canada and GolfNorth Properties announced Wednesday. GolfNorth, however, c...
Apr 03, 2024

B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in flipping tax
VICTORIA - British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact the home-flipping tax, charging 20 per cent to those who sell their home within the first year. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy told the leg...
Apr 03, 2024

Wilfrid Laurier's Luke Brubacher impressing despite limited football experience
WATERLOO, ONTARIO - As Wilfrid Laurier's head football coach, Michael Faulds has seen many walk-ons. But never one like Luke Brubacher. The six-foot-six, 255-pound defensive end's introduction to foot...
Apr 03, 2024

Woodbine jockey Kimura earns second straight Kentucky Derby mount
Woodbine jockey Kazushi Kimura will be riding in the Kentucky Derby for a second straight year. Kimura, who won a third straight Woodbine riding title last year, will be aboard T O Password, a Japanes...
Apr 03, 2024