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Preliminary search finds no reports of coerced sterilization to police: RCMP
OTTAWA - The head of the RCMP says the police force is looking into whether any complaints about forced or coerced sterilizations have been made to law-enforcement agencies in Canada, but a preliminar...
Apr 04, 2019

Third Canadian canola exporter received quality complaint from China: Bibeau
OTTAWA - A third Canadian canola exporter has received a non-compliance notice from China over quality concerns, the federal agriculture minister said Tuesday, the latest development in an escalating ...
Apr 04, 2019

N.S. woman plans constitutional challenge of roadside cannabis test
HALIFAX - A lawyer for a Nova Scotia motorist whose licence was suspended after her saliva tested positive for cannabis says he's planning to launch a constitutional chal...
Apr 04, 2019

Midget AA Barons come up short in provincial final
It wasn't the result they were looking for, but the Battlefords Midget AA Barons have nothing to hang their head about.The team's season came to an end last night at the hands of the Swift Current AA ...
Apr 04, 2019 The Battlefords Midget AA Barons came up short with a 2-0 loss to Swift Current at the I-Plex (submitted/Lee Ulmer)

Panda pregnancy goal of Calgary Zoo's artificial insemination of star attraction
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo is hoping for a furry bundle of joy in about four months after artificially inseminating its female giant panda earlier this week. Officials say keepers noted that ...
Apr 04, 2019

Baloney Meter: Liberal claim 8 in 10 better off with carbon tax partly accurate
OTTAWA - "Climate change is real and it requires real solutions. It's a fact that pricing pollution is the most cost-effective way to cut pollution. Our plan will also leave 8 out of 10 families bette...
Apr 04, 2019

Liberals signal intent to impose deadlines on 11 bills sitting in the Senate
OTTAWA - Tempers are flaring in Canada's chamber of sober second thought, triggered by a government move to impose deadlines on almost a dozen bills to ensure they pass before Parliament ris...
Apr 04, 2019

P.A. teacher promotes a different approach to education
A Prince Albert teacher and author is aiming to open up new avenues for those looking into alternative teaching styles for their children.Tamera North has been involved in Montessori teaching for more...
Apr 04, 2019 (Facebook/Tamera North)

Blackhawks Hockey Wrap-Up
The Birch Hills Blackhawks Sr Hockey Team is hosting a wrap-up April 6 starting at 5:30 at the Birch Hills Civic Centre.Happy Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m.Steak Supper 6:30-8:00 p.m. - $25.00 (Reservations requ...
Apr 04, 2019

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo
Get ready for the famous Tisdale Rambler Rodeo April 18 - 20 in Tisdale at the RecPlex featuring Rodeo, Trade Show, Dances and much more.Codie Prevost is offering a ticket draw..."WIN tickets to see t...
Apr 04, 2019