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Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite
It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023. From a 76-metre thrower with a Commonwealth Games si...
Nov 10, 2023
Kinsmen show support for Legacy Trail with $10K donation
The Legacy Trail project to commemorate the old Saskatchewan Hospital saw some added support this week when the North Battleford Kinsmen Committee donated $10,000 to the project. Leon Lozowchuk, from ...
Nov 10, 2023
Raiders visit Spokane Chiefs for first time since 2019
The Prince Albert Raiders (10-8-0-1) are south of the border for the first time in four seasons for their U.S. Division road swing, and they kick off the trip with a contest in Spokane against the Chi...
Nov 10, 2023
Defence committee calls for open competition on military plane bid
MONTREAL - A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa ensure an open bidding process for new military surveillance planes, rather than a sole-source contract. Echoing calls from the premiers o...
Nov 10, 2023
Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom
OTTAWA - A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is turning to veterans of previous inquiries as it hires staff who will work on a tight timeline. Marie-Jose Hogue, who heads the com...
Nov 10, 2023
Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals
TORONTO - Even though Helen Kelesi is bedridden with the flu, the retired Canadian tennis legend will be cheering on Leylah Fernandez and Canada in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturd...
Nov 10, 2023
Northlands College unveils new Creighton Cultural Centre
Northlands College has opened a new Culture Centre in Creighton.In a media release issued Thursday, its being called a significant milestone in the college's commitment to celebrating and preserving t...
Nov 10, 2023
Outside workers for City of P.A. in favour of strike, no date set at this time
A second strike is looming for the City of Prince Albert.A vote was held on Thursday for outside workers with 80 per cent agreeing to job action. CUPE 160, which represents the workers, has over 300 m...
Nov 10, 2023
Refreshed Mustangs coming off week-long break healthy and ready to win
It's been eight days since the Melfort Mustangs last played an SJHL game, as one of their longest breaks of the season came at arguably the perfect time.Melfort's most recent time on the ice was last ...
Nov 10, 2023
Hawks begin parent-billet weekend at home against Yorkton
It's the parent-billet weekend for the Nipawin Hawks, as the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club will host the Yorkton Terriers and Melfort Mustangs at the Centennial Arena.The Hawks come in...
Nov 10, 2023