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Prince Albert jiu-jitsu instructor promoted to black belt
A journey that started over 14 years ago for Prince Albert's Corey Lillis has reached a very important milestone.The head instructor of the BJJ Lab was promoted to black belt during a recent seminar. ...
Dec 10, 2022

Ronaldo benched against Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal's starting lineup for the second straight match at the World Cup. The 37-year-old Ronaldo won't play from the outset in the quarterfinal ...
Dec 10, 2022

Melfort Daycare putting on Winter Carnival fundraiser
For the first time ever, the Melfort Daycare Co-operative will be holding a Winter Carnival, in order to fundraise for the improvement of kids' activities.This Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at Melfort and Unit...
Dec 10, 2022

Battlefords local, Neufeld enjoying breakout season with Waterloo Warriors
Battlefords local and former NBCHS Vikings standout Abbey Neufeld is in the midst of a breakout season of U-Sports volleyball.The 6'4 right side with the University of Waterloo Warriors has been a key...
Dec 10, 2022

Ronaldo benched against Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo is starting on the bench for Portugal for the second straight game at the World Cup. The 37-year-old Ronaldo remained out of the starting lineup against Morocco fo...
Dec 10, 2022

Critics question Quebec health-care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut
MONTREAL - Quebec's emergency rooms are overcrowded and workers are in short supply, but for the past week a spotlight has shone on the price paid by health-care staff for illicit snacking. There was ...
Dec 10, 2022

Police: Hostage situation ended in German city of Dresden
BERLIN (AP) - German police say they have ended a hostage situation in the eastern city of Dresden, following reports of shots fired Saturday morning. Police had urged people to avoid an area in the c...
Dec 10, 2022

Canada's push for Southeast Asia ties raises human-rights questions
OTTAWA - Canada's plan to deepen ties with Southeast Asian countries raises questions about how it will address human-rights concerns in the region, critics say. Last month, Ottawa unveiled its Indo-P...
Dec 10, 2022

What could an Ontario byelection say about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre?
OTTAWA - Three months ago, Pierre Poilievre proved he was the populist fighter Conservatives wanted in the next federal election, winning the party's leadership contest in a landslide. But how much is...
Dec 10, 2022

Tenacious whale swims across the Pacific with a broken spine: B.C. researchers
A humpback whale with a severe spinal injury used nothing but its pectoral fins to swim 4,800 kilometres between British Columbia and Hawaii, in what a researcher says is a heartbreaking example of a ...
Dec 10, 2022