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Some Newfoundland and Labrador hockey teams defying ban on end-of-game handshakes
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The head of a minor hockey association in Newfoundland says some teams have been practising end-of-game handshakes despite a ban on the custom for many amateur teams. Brock Seaward,...
Jan 11, 2024

Probe into mass killer's release should be made public ahead of inquest: lawyer
SASKATOON - A lawyer representing a Saskatchewan First Nation says an investigation into the statutory release of a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others should be made public ahead of a coro...
Jan 11, 2024

Canadian men and women learn Perth draw as rugby sevens series goes Down Under
Canada's men have been drawn in Pool A with Argentina, South Africa and Spain for the Perth Sevens later this month. The Jan. 26-28 Australian event is the third of eight stops on the HSBC World Rugby...
Jan 11, 2024

2024 Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame Call for Nominations
The Prince Albert Arts Board is now accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Arts Hall of Fame Inductions. Nomination categories include: Performing Arts, including Dance, Theatre, Music, Musical Thea...
Jan 11, 2024

Pancake Breakfast in Meath Park
The Meath Park Community Hall is hosting a Pancake Breakfast January 20th.See the poster for details.
Jan 11, 2024

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79
NEW YORK (AP) - Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose on the field during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died Wednesda...
Jan 11, 2024

RCMP release more details on arson in RM of Prince Albert
A 34-year-old man accused of lighting the fire that destroyed a mini storage building on the south side of Prince Albert remains in custody.Floyd Isbister was arrested about 40 minutes after RCMP were...
Jan 11, 2024

Veteran sports, broadcasting executive Keith Pelley confirmed as MLSE president, CEO
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has confirmed Keith Pelley, a veteran sports and broadcasting executive, as its new president and CEO. Pelley, who has been CEO of golf's European Tour Gr...
Jan 11, 2024

Cold warnings issued for Sask. as polar vortex sweeps in
After being seemingly on hold, winter is making a bold statement this week in Saskatchewan.Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for northern and west central areas of Saskatchewan as a ...
Jan 11, 2024
Battlefords Humane Society busy this winter
The Battlefords Humane Society has been quite active to start the year off as the shelter has seen a large intake of furry animals this winter. The shelter is now at the brink of capacity.With help fr...
Jan 11, 2024