Author Archives:
At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela
LA PARAGUA, Venezuela (AP) - The collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela killed at least 14 people and injured several more, state authorities said Wednesday, as some...
Feb 21, 2024
Netflix announces documentary about Expos' departure from Montreal
Streaming service Netflix announced Wednesday that a new documentary about Major League Baseball's Montreal Expos and their departure from their Canadian home will be coming to the platform. The docum...
Feb 21, 2024
Wilkie Outlaws open SWHL semis with OT thriller over Macklin
The second round of the Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) playoffs officially got underway Tuesday night, with the defending champion and top-seeded, Wilkie Outlaws taking home a thrilling 3-2 overtime v...
Feb 21, 2024
Curling Day in Canada just days away
In less than a week's time the City of Melfort, its curling club and local citizens will play host to one of the biggest annual curling events in Canada.The 2024 rendition of Curling Day in Canada wil...
Feb 21, 2024
Association representing Canadian women's team files lawsuit against Canada Soccer
TORONTO - The Canadian Soccer Players' Association, which represents the Canadian women's team, has filed a $40-million lawsuit against 15 current and former board members of Canada Soccer, alleging "...
Feb 21, 2024
Little Pine man receives nine months for incident involving vehicle theft, bear spray
A Little Pine First Nation man was sentenced to nine months in custody in North Battleford provincial court Wednesday for a vehicle theft that involves bear spray in 2023.When he appeared in court via...
Feb 21, 2024
B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is scrapping a plan that was to allow shared decision-making with First Nations about the use of public land, which was part of the province's work to align ...
Feb 21, 2024
Blue Jays infielder Davis Schneider feeling like a rookie at spring training
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Davis Schneider is getting his first taste of big-league training camp even though he's no longer a rookie. The infielder had a memorable debut with the Toronto Blue Jays last August b...
Feb 21, 2024
Review reveals aging, deteriorating assets in Melfort
The City of Melfort has released the results of an Asset Condition Summary.The information was prepared as a supplement for the 2024 budget discussions that wrapped up on Tuesday.The report was prepar...
Feb 21, 2024
New La Ronge RCMP commander settling into role
The new detachment commander for the La Ronge RCMP comes with 21 years of experience with the force. Staff Sgt. Dereck Eberle officially joined the detachment on Jan. 29, replacing Staff Sgt. Dean Bri...
Feb 21, 2024