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Hafford Vikings surge into semi-final matchup with Cupar
Coming off a commanding 76-16 victory over Hanley to open the playoffs last weekend, the Hafford Vikings now have their sights set on their return to action this Saturday, as hosts of their semi-final...
Nov 01, 2023

Covenant Chain: Mohawk men in tobacco smuggling case cite treaty, win in Quebec court
MONTREAL - Two Mohawk men from Kahnawake, near Montreal, have been granted a stay of proceedings in a tobacco smuggling case after a judge ruled their treaty rights were infringed. Derek White and Hun...
Nov 01, 2023

Door of Hope sees big response from community fundraiser
Meadow Lake's the Door of Hope saw a strong show of support at the recent community Fall Supper fundraiser to give a boost to the organization that helps those in need.The Door of Hope provides both t...
Nov 01, 2023

Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped
INEZ, Ky. (AP) - One man has died after he and a coworker were trapped beneath tons of concrete and steel when an 11-story building being demolished collapsed at an abandoned eastern Kentucky mine's c...
Nov 01, 2023

BGC Battlefords celebrates 'A Night of Stars' with 23rd anniversary gala
BGC Battlefords is going Hollywood and will celebrate with 'A Night of Stars.'The not-for-profit organization is gearing up for its 23rd anniversary gala and is once again looking forward to the annua...
Nov 01, 2023

Prince Albert dance instructor voted national ambassador
Prince Albert's Sarah L'Abbe has earned the right be the face and voice for a national dance organization.The 18-year-old has been voted the 2024 national ambassador for the Canadian Dance Teachers' A...
Nov 01, 2023

Connecticut judge orders new mayoral primary after surveillance videos show possible ballot stuffing
A state judge has taken the unusual step of ordering a new Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut's largest city to be held after the Nov. 7 general election is completed. The decision comes after ...
Nov 01, 2023
‘Carbon jail': Duncan looking to shift responsibility to government on carbon tax
As it sets up a potential fight with the federal government over the carbon tax and home heating, Saskatchewan's government is also looking to make sure it's the only one in the crosshairs.Dustin Dunc...
Nov 01, 2023

Federal government to level out number of new permanent residents in Canada in 2026
OTTAWA - New targets tabled in Parliament show the government plans to level out the number of new permanent residents to Canada in 2026, forecasting an end to record-breaking year-over-year immigrati...
Nov 01, 2023
Estevan police officer, suspect seriously hurt in incident
An Estevan police officer and a suspect were flown to Regina via air ambulance after a confrontation in Estevan on Wednesday morning.In a post on social media just before noon, Saskatchewan's Serious ...
Nov 01, 2023