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Jays outfielder Hernández named American League player of the week
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernndez has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour. Hernndez batted .500 (14-for-28) with eight r...
Aug 16, 2021

Leg injury could force Stamps' starter Bo Levi Mitchell to sidelines versus Alouettes
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence unde...
Aug 16, 2021

Preliminary hearing begins into death of Sheena Billette
The preliminary hearing into the murder of Sheena Billette began in Air Ronge this morning, more than a year and a half after her death.The hearing is taking place at Elks Hall, which has been booked ...
Aug 16, 2021

Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador - A western Newfoundland artist is facing off against homophobia in hockey by creating a fantasy hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers."Lucas Mor...
Aug 16, 2021

Inactive Well Program Sees Strong Indigenous Participation
Provincial Initiatives Support Indigenous Jobs and the EnvironmentSaskatchewan's Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) has led to strong participation in two affiliated provincial programs, the Firs...
Aug 16, 2021

Ontario trucker appeals prison sentence for killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - An Ontario trucker is trying to appeal his 12 1/2-year sentence after he was found guilty in the killing of a woman in his Edmonton hotel room. Bradley Barton was sentenced in July for mans...
Aug 16, 2021

18U Beavers take provincial gold in Saskatoon
It was a weekend to remember for the Battlefords Beavers 18U baseball team, as the club took home a provincial gold medal in Saskatoon.The Beavers won all five games they played en route to being crow...
Aug 16, 2021

Long-standing derelict property demolished in North Battleford
The City of North Battleford is continuing its efforts to deal with derelict properties in the community. On Monday, a boarded-up property at 1461 101 Street slated for demolition due to its ongoing p...
Aug 16, 2021

Shell Lake curling rink consumed by fire
The Village of Shell Lake has lost one of its primary community gathering places.The curling rink, which was been standing since 1967, was consumed by fire Saturday evening."It's pretty devastating fo...
Aug 16, 2021

La Loche RCMP arrest three individuals trafficking suspected fentanyl, cocaine
Three individuals are in police custody following an investigation in La Loche, SK. On August 12, La Loche RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Raphael Street in La Loche. The investigatio...
Aug 16, 2021