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Local soccer programs could begin games next week following provincial announcement
The Battlefords' minor soccer programs could begin playing games as early as next week, following Tuesday's announcement from the province that outdoor sports have been added to Step One of Saskatchew...
May 25, 2021
Prized pitching prospect Alek Manoah set to make first start for Blue Jays vs Yankees
NEW YORK - Top Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah will make his major-league debut on Wednesday night when he starts for Toronto against the New York Yankees.Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo con...
May 25, 2021
Parkland Ambulance celebrates Paramedic Services Week with launch of geo-locating app
To say it's been a challenging year would be an understatement, particular for those on the front lines of the pandemic. Still, the paramedics at Parkland Ambulance in Prince Albert continue to put th...
May 25, 2021
Woman charged with aggravated assault after stabbing in Cumberland House
A Cumberland House woman is facing an aggravated assault charge after stabbing another woman on Saturday. That's according to an RCMP media release, which states on May 23 at approximately 8:30 a.m., ...
May 25, 2021
Melfort Museum to resume time warp program for kids
The time warp program for kids will return this summer at the Melfort and District Museum.Annually, the program includes activities geared toward the pioneer life, history and culture of Melfort. The ...
May 25, 2021
Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers.Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other lif...
May 25, 2021
House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has adopted a Bloc Qubcois motion that says it would be irresponsible to hold a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 327 MPs from all parties voting ...
May 25, 2021
Two of those accused in Moosomin homicide investigation see charges upgraded
Two individuals had their charges upgraded in North Battleford provincial court recently, related to the death of Damian Moosomin last year.Stormy Wapass-Semaganis and Jannay Blackbird are both each n...
May 25, 2021
Canada's Taylor Pendrith ready to make jump to the PGA Tour this fall
The long road to the PGA Tour was indeed a lengthy journey for Canada's Taylor Pendrith. He didn't decide on professional golf plans until midway through his four-year run at Kent State University. Pe...
May 25, 2021
Province reports 111 new cases and 197 COVID-19 recoveries today
Another 111 new cases in the province today now brings the total number of cases in Saskatchewan to 45,820 cases; 43,842 recoveries and 1,451 cases considered active.The new cases in northern Saskatch...
May 25, 2021