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Stars for Saskatchewan Season Subscription
After a long hiatus live performances are back to Melfort. Get your season tickets or individual performance tickets here. 2023-2024 SEASONSeason Subscription includes: Diyet and the Love Soldiers - F...
Oct 19, 2023

Matt Dunstone dumps top-ranked Brendan Bottcher at Grand Slam's Tour Challenge
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Matt Dunstone defeated Brendan Bottcher 7-1 in a battle of Canadian skips on Thursday morning at the Grand Slam's HearingLife Tour Challenge. Dunstone, from Kamloops, B.C., score...
Oct 19, 2023

Five things to know about the auditor general's reports on the federal public service
OTTAWA - A new round of reports from auditor general is once again revealing gaps and delays across the federal public service, including on access to antimicrobial drugs, the processing of immigratio...
Oct 19, 2023

Anti-discrimination efforts falling short in the public service: auditor general
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general says Canada's efforts to combat racism and discrimination in major departments and agencies are falling short. Auditor General Karen Hogan found in a report releas...
Oct 19, 2023

Auditor general calls for online application portal for refugees amid severe backlogs
OTTAWA - Refugees are being left behind by Canada's oversized immigration backlogs, and the federal auditor general is calling on the government to immediately create a way for them to apply online. A...
Oct 19, 2023

Sidney Powell pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors over efforts to overturn Trump loss in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawl...
Oct 19, 2023

Author McLane to give reading of his new children's book in North Battleford
A Battlefords author will visit North Battleford Library soon to read from his new book "Where Joy is Born."Jim McLane, who is also a semi-retired veterinarian, said he has always had a love of Englis...
Oct 19, 2023

Unions say Sask. Party should focus on affordability crisis, not parental rights
As the parental rights debate continues in Saskatchewan, those opposing the proposed legislation are making their voices heard.The legislation, dubbed the "Parents' Bill of Rights," includes a measure...
Oct 19, 2023

'The Lion' prepares to face #1 contender at Battlefield Fight League 78
Update: Ryan Rohovich's scheduled fight at Battlefield Fight League 78 has been called off.Rohovich was taken to hospital Wednesday in Vancouver with what appears to be kidney related issues. During w...
Oct 19, 2023

Canada warms up for playoffs with win over Hungary at world mixed curling playdowns
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada remained unbeaten at the world mixed curling championship on Thursday by posting a 12-6 victory over Hungary at Curl Aberdeen. The round-robin finale was a playoff wa...
Oct 19, 2023