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Defence to argue for more information in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected to resume with legal sparring between the defence and Ottawa police in an attempt to gain access to internal police communica...
Oct 26, 2023

Israeli troops launch brief ground raid into Gaza ahead of expected wider incursion
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli troops and tanks launched a brief ground raid into northern Gaza overnight into Thursday, the military said, striking several militant targets in order to "prepare the...
Oct 25, 2023

Raiders come up short in Swift Current
The Prince Albert Raiders lost a tight one on the road Wednesday night, falling 3-2 to the Swift Current Broncos.The Raiders had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 in the first period but the Broncos rallied to tie...
Oct 25, 2023

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030
BEIJING (AP) - China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station on Thursday as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030. The Shenzhou 17 spacecraft lifted off from the Ji...
Oct 25, 2023

Dennis Schroder leads new-look Raptors to season-opening 97-94 win over Timberwolves
TORONTO - Dennis Schroder had 22 points and seven assists as the Toronto Raptors fended off the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-94 Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Schroder is the first player...
Oct 25, 2023

Melfort RCMP on scene of incident in Park Bay
Update 10:50p.m.:Melfort RCMP have concluded their police operations on Park Bay East in Melfort. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic has returned to normal operations.No details have been provided with re...
Oct 25, 2023

Police say there’s an active shooter in Lewiston, Maine, and they are investigating multiple scenes
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - Maine State Police ordered residents in the state's second-largest city to shelter in place Wednesday night because of an active shooter situation. The alert for Lewiston was ma...
Oct 25, 2023

Mac Neil leads another big day in the pool for Canada at Pan Am Games
SANTIAGO, Chile - Canada continued its medal haul at the 2023 Pan Am Games with big day in the pool highlighted by a record-breaking performance. Maggie Mac Neil became Canada's most decorated Pan Am ...
Oct 25, 2023
NCHCF hosting first radiothon since 2019
This Thursday will mark the North Central Health Care Foundation's (NCHCF) first radiothon in four years.The organization hasn't held one since 2019, because of COVID, but tomorrow that will all end a...
Oct 25, 2023

Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker
TORONTO - When Leonard Miller was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves he knew he had a natural mentor in Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Miller made the Timberwolves' NBA opening day roster and was in Minn...
Oct 25, 2023