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CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
TORONTO - The CFL issued a maximum fine against Hamilton defensive back Chris Edwards on Wednesday for his actions following the Tiger-Cats' 38-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes last week. After the g...
Jun 28, 2023

P.A. Police arrest man after finding modified firearm
Prince Albert Police have arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly modified a shotgun.Around 10 p.m. on June 27, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 Block of 19 Street West as part of a Traff...
Jun 28, 2023

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments
VANCOUVER - In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residen...
Jun 28, 2023

Over $60K raised for new equipment at P.A.'s Victoria Hospital
The Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is getting over $60,000 to help purchase new medical equipment.The funds were raised during the Victoria Hospital Foundation's (VHF) Charity Golf Classic last we...
Jun 28, 2023

Provincial government celebrates population growth in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population increased by 6,821 people in the first quarter of 2023.According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's population went up by 33,101 over the past year, reaching 1,221,...
Jun 28, 2023

Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., probe theft of German shepherd puppies
NANAIMO, B.C. - The RCMP are investigating the theft of 10 German shepherd puppies from a backyard kennel in Nanaimo, B.C. Police say the theft occurred around 3 a.m. Monday morning. Since then, five ...
Jun 28, 2023

Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year's team, re-signing forward Timo Meier to an eight-year, $70.4 million contract through the 2030-31 NHL season. General ma...
Jun 28, 2023

Canada's Penny Oleksiak hopes to return at 2024 Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Penny Oleksiak says she still plans to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old seven-time Olympic medalist withdrew from the world swimming championships on June 1 due to injury....
Jun 28, 2023

Town of Nipawin sees multiple vandalism cases in short stretch
An increase in crime has spread across the Town of Nipawin, more specifically when it comes to cases of break and enter/theft and mischief/vandalism cases.Both the Nipawin Kinsmen and the Knights of C...
Jun 28, 2023

City council renews Twin Rivers Curling Club lease
North Battleford City Council renewed the Twin Rivers Curling Club (TRCC) lease for another three years at its meeting this week.The lease will run retroactively from Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025 for...
Jun 28, 2023