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Inquest into Myles Sanderson’s death to begin Feb. 26 in Saskatoon
While one of the largest inquests in the province's history is examining the deaths of Myles Sanderson's victims, an inquiry into his death is set to begin next month.Sanderson, 32, embarked on a spre...
Jan 26, 2024

Hawks sign another prospect; in La Ronge Friday
The Nipawin Hawks continued their building process for next year this week signing another defenseman to a Letter of Intent for the next Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.The team announ...
Jan 26, 2024

2024 Cold Weather Resources List
The River Bank Development Corporation has developed a 2023 Cold Weather Resource list.We are very excited to announce that starting today PAGC will have a mobile warm up bus that will circulate aroun...
Jan 26, 2024

Canadian rugby sevens women qualify for Cup quarterfinals in Perth tournament
PERTH, Australia - The Canadian women's rugby sevens team has made the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Perth Sevens, bouncing back from a narrow 14-12 loss to Britain to defeat South Africa 26-7 on the ...
Jan 26, 2024

Supreme Court rules judge erred in granting stay in drug cases, orders new trial
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says several people arrested for drug-related offences must face a new trial because a judge improperly stayed the charges against them. Eight years ago, more than...
Jan 26, 2024

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A man put to death using nitrogen gas appeared to shake and convulse on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States a...
Jan 26, 2024

Furry surprise in theft suspect's pocket: A tiny blue-eyed puppy
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (AP) - Officers in a Detroit suburb found a furry surprise as they patted down a theft suspect: A tiny blue-eyed puppy, zipped inside the man's jacket pocket. Roseville police discove...
Jan 26, 2024

Lametti says he 'wouldn't be afraid' of pending update to assisted dying eligibility
OTTAWA - Former justice minister David Lametti says he wouldn't be afraid of moving ahead with an expansion of eligibility for medical assistance in dying. Lametti shepherded legislation through Parli...
Jan 26, 2024

Former President Donald Trump walks out of court during closing arguments of defamation trial
NEW YORK (AP) - Former President Donald Trump abruptly walked out on closing arguments in Manhattan federal court Friday as a lawyer for a writer seeking millions of dollars in damages for defamation ...
Jan 26, 2024

Austrian skier Venier wins Cortina downhill, while Canada's Grenier part of three-way tie for bronze
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) - Austrian skier Stephanie Venier held her nerve after Mikaela Shiffrin and a host of other skiers crashed to win a World Cup downhill Friday on the course that will be u...
Jan 26, 2024