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New York Islanders win the NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection. Sharks will pick second
New York Islanders pro scouting director Ken Morrow knows a thing or two about so-called hockey miracles. Witnessing the Islanders win the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vault nine other teams in the...
May 05, 2025

Wolf, Hutson, Celebrini named Calder Memorial Trophy finalists
CALGARY - Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf, Montreal defenceman Lane Hutson and San Jose centre Macklin Celebrini are the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player selected "as the...
May 05, 2025

Islanders win NHL draft lottery, Sharks get second pick
The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted over nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick. The Islanders, who ...
May 05, 2025

Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach
SURREY - Buck Pierce has been to plenty of training camps. This spring will be different. After decades as a player and on CFL sidelines, Pierce is preparing for his first season as head coach of the ...
May 05, 2025

RCMP outlines steps taken to reduce crime in Pelican Narrows
Is there some progress in Pelican Narrows? A state of emergency was declared in 2023 due to the high rate of criminal activity and violence. The crisis was highlighted in a news conference last Februa...
May 05, 2025

'We do matter': Meadow Lake marks Red Dress Day with stories of loss and resilience
The Northwest Friendship Centre and Northwest College (NWC) held a remembrance walk Monday in Meadow Lake to mark National Red Dress Day and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two...
May 05, 2025

RCMP investigate break-in at Birch Hills business
Alcohol, food and some cash were stolen during a break-and-enter that occurred on Friday at a commercial property in Birch Hills. Melfort RCMP are investigating and say the theft occurred at about 2 a...
May 05, 2025

Meadow Lake residents frustrated by persistent smell; City plans de-sludging
An odour lingering in the air through Meadow Lake has several residents asking, 'What's that smell?'The pungent and persistent odour originates from the sewage lagoon and the City said its taking acti...
May 05, 2025

Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament. Canadians el...
May 05, 2025

Battlefords RCMP responded to 535 calls for service last week; focus on Bike Safety in May
Property crimes topped the list of calls that members of Battlefords RCMP responded to between April 28 and May 4.In a weekly update, RCMP said they were called to 95 property crimes in addition to 34...
May 05, 2025