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Two men with guns rob residence in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP is investigating an armed robbery in North Battleford from Wednesday night. According to police, two suspects entered a home in the 1400 block of 112 St. just after 10:00 p.m. They de...
Nov 24, 2022

Over $150,000 in gaming grants go to PA groups
Gambling pays off if you are a community group that holds bingos and raffles or even Texas Hold'em or Monte Carlo events. On Thursday morning, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), rele...
Nov 24, 2022

Montreal's choice for new police chief admits to profiling, says will tackle problem
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal is recommending that Fady Dagher be appointed as the next chief of police. Dagher is currently the chief of police in the Montreal suburb of Longueuil, Que., and is kno...
Nov 24, 2022

Some tickets still available for ML Hospital Foundation Gala
There are still a handful of tickets available for the annual Meadow Lake Festival of Trees Gala and Dance. The event is taking place this Saturday at the Meadow Lake Civic Centre. All proceeds from t...
Nov 24, 2022

Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests ...
Nov 24, 2022

Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests ...
Nov 24, 2022

Alleged Chinese spy working for Hydro-Québec seeking bail
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former employee of Quebec's electricity utility who is charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China told his bail hearing today he wants to stay in Canada to clear his ...
Nov 24, 2022

Croatia takes note of Canada coach John Herdman's post-game comment at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - An emotional John Herdman has apparently given Croatia some bulletin-board material ahead of its World Cup showdown with Canada on Sunday.Immediately after Wednesday's 1-0 loss to second...
Nov 24, 2022

Our Long National Nightmare is Over
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Grey Cup 109 marked the end of the Winnipeg Blue ...
Nov 24, 2022

UN rights body deplores Iran crackdown, establishes probe
BERLIN (AP) - The U.N. Human Rights Council voted Thursday to condemn the bloody crackdown on peaceful protests in Iran and create an independent fact-finding mission to investigate alleged abuses, pa...
Nov 24, 2022