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Pastrnak, Hughes, Dahlin named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston right-wing David Pastrnak, New Jersey centre Jack Hughes and Buffalo defenceman Rasmus Dahlin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Pastrnak led the NHL with seven goals...
Jan 09, 2023

Northeast MLAs say first few months of the year will be busy
Lawmakers from northeast Saskatchewan say they're looking ahead to a busy but productive first few months of 2023.Melfort MLA Todd Goudy and Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw spoke to northeastNOW...
Jan 09, 2023

Meth fueled stabbing incident results in two-year jail sentence
A man who was high on crystal meth when he stabbed his victim in the back, has received a two-year jail sentence.Frank Ballantyne, 23, was initially scheduled to face trial Monday at Prince Albert Pro...
Jan 09, 2023

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard falls in first-round qualifier at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard dropped a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 decision to American Ashlyn Krueger in first-round qualifying play Monday at the Australian Open. Bouchard, from Montreal, gave...
Jan 09, 2023

Transport minister will meet with committee investigating holiday travel woes
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has accepted a request from fellow members of Parliament to appear before a committee that is seeking answers about what led to a chaotic holiday travel seaso...
Jan 09, 2023

Mild January weather to continue in Saskatchewan
In the early stages of January, most Saskatchewan residents brace themselves for a bout of extreme cold weather. This year, however, we braced ourselves and that weather simply doesn't seem to be comi...
Jan 09, 2023

Offensive lineman Williams signs contract extension to remain with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - Canadian offensive lineman Zack Williams signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Williams, a 2019 third-round CFL draft pick, was eligible to become a fre...
Jan 09, 2023

Paper Excellence donates $50,000 to Canadian Red Cross
Emergency management operations in B.C. and Saskatchewan will have more support thanks to a donation from Paper Excellence to the Canadian Red Cross. The $50,000 donation follows a $20,000 donation ma...
Jan 09, 2023

Five Tips to Prevent Winter Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
It is important to remember to never add to the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species - even in winter.Never empty your bait bucket, drain the water, or release bait into the lake or other waters.Check y...
Jan 09, 2023

Ideson to skip Canadian entry at 2023 world wheelchair curling championship
OTTAWA - Mark Ideson will skip the Canadian entry at the 2023 world wheelchair curling championship, while Collinda Joseph and Dennis Thiessen will wear the Maple Leaf at the world wheelchair mixed do...
Jan 09, 2023