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Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer's biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better. Mess...
Dec 13, 2022

First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts
WINNIPEG - Indigenous groups are considering their own study into a potential search of a landfill outside Winnipeg for the remains of two women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer ...
Dec 13, 2022

‘Don’t drive on the sidewalk’: Town of Rosthern tells motorists
The Town of Rosthern is asking drivers in the community to not drive on the sidewalk.On Tuesday, the Town posted on its Facebook page saying some drivers have chosen to use sidewalks instead of altern...
Dec 13, 2022

Cromwell says it's clear 'efforts were made' to improve Hockey Canada board
OTTAWA - Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell said Tuesday it was apparent a "serious effort" was made to improve diversity, gender balance and range of experience on Hockey Canada's board of di...
Dec 13, 2022

What a Liberal win in an Ontario byelection might mean for the Tories and the NDP
OTTAWA - A Liberal win in a federal byelection in Ontario before the holidays has some Conservatives feeling a little blue - and a little worried about what happened to the New Democrats. Former provi...
Dec 13, 2022

'Something needs to be done fast' – councillor raises fire alarm concerns
An issue with people pulling fire alarms and allowing homeless people into an apartment complex has raised concerns for city council. Councillor Charlene Miller, who has a family member living in Carl...
Dec 13, 2022

Defence lawyer in trial of escaped B.C. inmate says Crown did not prove guilt
VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of an escaped inmate says the jury must acquit his client because the evidence doesn't align with the prosecution's theory of even...
Dec 13, 2022

Guilty pleas entered in Prince Albert ride share shooting incident
A woman charged after a Prince Albert ride share offer took a bad turn, has entered guilty pleas and now awaits sentencing. Jeanique April's matters were spoken to Tuesday morning at Prince Albert Pro...
Dec 13, 2022

Coaching Association of Canada announces new mental health and sport project
OTTAWA - The Coaching Association of Canada announced a new mental health and sport project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada on Tuesday. The National Mental Health and Sport project will b...
Dec 13, 2022

Town council approves overall two per cent tax increase for 2023
Town of Battleford council unanimously approved administration's proposed 2023 municipal budget at its meeting Monday. The budget calls for a two per cent overall municipal tax increase.Deputy Mayor S...
Dec 13, 2022