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Whitecaps take Akron forward David Egbo ninth overall in MLS SuperDraft
The Vancouver Whitecaps opted for offence in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, taking Akron forward David Egbo with the ninth overall pick. The 22-year-old senior from Enugu, Nigeria, scored 21 goals and add...
Jan 21, 2021

North Stars highlight hockey at grassroots level
The Battlefords North Stars and Tim Hortons have partnered together to shine a light on youth hockey in the community.Together they have invited hockey parents and families to submit a photo of their ...
Jan 21, 2021

COVID case at P.A. school
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division (PACSD) is reporting a COVID-19 case.In a media release Thursday, it said as of this morning, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority identified a p...
Jan 21, 2021

'You are a troubled young woman': drive-by participant receives 15 month jail sentence
Ensuring the proper supports were in place, and not based solely on hypotheticals, played a role Thursday in the 15 month sentence handed to a young woman involved in a drive-by shooting.Matilda Keena...
Jan 21, 2021

Canadian international Cyle Larin scores again for Besiktas in Turkish league play
TORONTO - Canadian forward Cyle Larin added to his goals total in the Turkish Super Lig on Thursday scoring in league-leading Besiktas' 4-1 win at Fatih Karagumruk.The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont.,...
Jan 21, 2021

Council looks to discontinue septic rebate program
Prince Albert city council is looking to axe a rebate that reimburses residents with septic tanks for half the cost of their sewer pick-ups.The rebate is currently received by 185 properties in Prince...
Jan 21, 2021

Arctic air will bring below-average temperatures this weekend
After a stretch of unseasonal weather in recent weeks, cold air from the arctic will arrive in the tri-communities this weekend."We're certainly getting into a pattern change meaning we're getting int...
Jan 21, 2021

B.C. Lions sign wide receiver Shaq Johnson to contract extension
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian wide receiver Shaq Johnson to a contract extension. The six-foot, 185-pound native of Brampton, Ont., recorded career highs in receptions (39) and yards...
Jan 21, 2021

Meadow Lake Library resuming activities
The Meadow Lake public library is expected to begin offering individual and family activities later this month.Earlier in 2020, the library had paused offering services and activities to the public to...
Jan 21, 2021

Canadian men's soccer team returns to action on weekend with scrimmage against U.S.
The Canadian men see their first action in more than a year Saturday when they take on the U.S. in a soccer scrimmage in Bradenton, Fla. Both teams are holding camps at the IMG Center there. Saturday'...
Jan 21, 2021