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Minister of Finance and Humboldt MLA talks day one of provincial election
The 2020 provincial election campaign is officially underway.In the Humboldt-Watrous constituency, Donna Harpauer of the Saskatchewan Party hopes to again be re-elected in her home area."I was raised ...
Sep 29, 2020

Rematch in Melfort constituency for October general election
A rematch is shaping up in the Melfort constituency when it comes to the October general election in Saskatchewan.Premier Scott Moe announced the dissolving of the legislative assembly on Tuesday, Sep...
Sep 29, 2020

NDP, Sask. Party candidates in La Ronge on first day of election period
NDP MLA Doyle Vermette and Saskatchewan Party candidate Darren Deschambeault were both in La Ronge Tuesday as Premier Scott Moe announced the provincial election is underway. "It's been an honour to s...
Sep 29, 2020

Live Barn to broadcast online from Civic Centre, Don Ross Centre arenas
The City of North Battleford is opening the doors to online streamed hockey games for parents and fans to enjoy.Council approved a proposal for the city to enter into an agreement for Live Barn Inc. t...
Sep 29, 2020

Rotary Club bumps Centennial Celebration with Chris Hadfield to 2021
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords has postponed it's "Out of this World Centennial Celebration" to Oct. 22, 2021.The event, which will feature world-renowned Canadian astronaut, Col. Chris Hadfield, ...
Sep 29, 2020

Impaired drivers receive scolding and over $7,000 in fines
A pair of strangers with no connection beyond the similarity of their offences, are facing over $7,000 in fines following convictions for impaired driving.Lesley Larocque, 22, and Pamela Lavallee, 38,...
Sep 29, 2020

Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks divis...
Sep 29, 2020

Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17
MINNEAPOLIS - Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros beat Minnesota 4-1 Tues...
Sep 29, 2020

Giolito dazzles, Abreu slugs White Sox past A's in opener
OAKLAND, Calif. - Lucas Giolito dazzled in his post-season debut, stymieing the Oakland Athletics through six perfect innings and sending the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory in the opener of their ...
Sep 29, 2020

'You have to be ready': Oilers' Draisaitl prepares for uncertain season
Leon Draisaitl is used to fine tuning his game and building chemistry with his Edmonton Oilers teammates at this time of the year. The star forward is usually wrapping up pre-season hockey by the end ...
Sep 29, 2020