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Inmate escapes from PAGC lodge
A 25-year-old man serving time in the PAGC healing lodge for possessing a banned gun and property obtained by crime has walked away from the PAGC spiritual healing lodge. The PAGC immediately contacte...
May 03, 2023

North Stars Bell named finalist for CJHL Top Forward
Coming off a season for the ages that saw him all but sweep the SJHL awards with the scoring title, League MVP, and Player of the Year honours, Battlefords North Stars' forward Kian Bell now has a cha...
May 03, 2023

Cache Creek becomes raging river as floodwaters rise: mayor
The mayor of Cache Creek says what's normally a babbling brook has become a raging river, with floodwaters flowing right through the village firehall. John Ranta says water levels are the highest he's...
May 03, 2023

Victims' families question release of Oklahoma sex offender
HENRYETTA, Okla. (AP) - A woman whose daughter and three grandchildren were among seven bodies found on a rural Oklahoma property said Wednesday that sheriff's investigators told her that her son-in-l...
May 03, 2023

Subban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey
More than a year since playing his last NHL game and retiring at age 33, P.K. Subban is still pushing himself away from the ice. Sure, he's still training and staying in shape, but the 2013 Norris Tro...
May 03, 2023

MPs pass law meant to curb forced labour, as critics decry its lack of teeth
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has passed a bill that takes aim at child labour and forced labour around the world. The new law will require Canadian companies and government departments to scrutinize ...
May 03, 2023

Melfort RCMP provides plaque of appreciation to Melfort Fire Department
This past Thursday (April 27), the Melfort RCMP stopped by the Melfort Fire Department to present them with a plaque of appreciation.It read: Melfort Firehall - in appreciation for the continued suppo...
May 03, 2023

Canada has nothing to fear from U.S. protectionist rhetoric, envoy to Ottawa insists
WASHINGTON - The U.S. ambassador to Canada says his country's largest trading partner has nothing to fear from the Biden administration's Buy American rhetoric. David Cohen says he wants to end, once ...
May 03, 2023

Multiple contained, uncontained fires burning close to local communities
Wildfire season is here in Saskatchewan and multiple fires have already been reported all over.Currently, there are nine fires burning in the province, four contained, four uncontained, and one that's...
May 03, 2023

Oregon Republicans stay home ahead of abortion, guns votes
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Republican state senators in Oregon didn't show up to work on Wednesday, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on...
May 03, 2023