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Jays outfielder Springer feeling healthy again, comfortable moving to right field
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was his usual easygoing self at spring training on Tuesday, hamming it up at times with his teammates as everyone gets settled into the regular pre...
Feb 14, 2023

Russian bomber intercepted near Alaska as search continues for downed 'objects'
OTTAWA - After days of shooting down unidentified "objects," fighter jets from Canada and the United States were scrambled Monday night to intercept four Russian military aircraft as they buzzed North...
Feb 14, 2023

Melfort calls for election date change
The City of Melfort has added its voice to those calling for a change to the timing of the 2024 municipal elections.Currently, the provincial election is scheduled for October 28, 2024, with municipal...
Feb 14, 2023

P.A.'s Ukrainian newcomers finding jobs easily with businesses eager to fill positions
Prince Albert continues to be a destination for Ukrainian newcomers fleeing the war in their home country.There are 43 families who moved to the city since last spring with four more expected to arriv...
Feb 14, 2023

A flurry of honours to start the Winter Festival Art Show
This past weekend was a big one for many of the city's best artists, some looking to take the next step in their amazing journey.The 47th Annual Winter Festival Art Show and Sale began on Friday at th...
Feb 14, 2023

Mustangs looking for first win against Klippers on Wednesday
The Melfort Mustangs have just 10 games left in their SJHL regular season, and there's still so much to be determined when it comes to the playoff race.For the Mustangs, they currently sit fifth in th...
Feb 14, 2023

Canada's Marino out of Qatar Open with first-round loss to Kasatkina
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Rebecca Marino fell 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Russia's Daria Kasatkina in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. The Vancouver native had one ace to four double faults and only w...
Feb 14, 2023

Canadian women frustrated, disheartened by ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer
Captain Christine Sinclair says the ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer has left her and other team representatives "exhausted and deflated" as they prepare to face the top-ranked Americans in t...
Feb 14, 2023

Quebec premier demands explanation from junior hockey league about 'disgusting' abuse
Quebec Premier Franois Legault is calling on the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to provide a public explanation regarding disturbing revelations in a recent Ontario court decision of sexual assault...
Feb 14, 2023

Ex-SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi loses appeal, must report to prison
MONTREAL - A former SNC-Lavalin vice-president found guilty in 2019 of bribing foreign officials and pocketing millions of dollars has lost his appeal. Sami Bebawi, 76, appealed his conviction of the ...
Feb 14, 2023