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Mother Nature makes amends: sizzling start to May after cold April
An unusually cold April is giving way to a warm start to May in the Prince Albert area, almost as if the weather is trying to make up for the late start to spring. And once it settles in, the warm wea...
May 01, 2023
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Nikita Chibrikov to three-year, entry-level contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level contract worth US$925,000 a year at the NHL level. The 20-year-old Chibrikov had a goal and an assist in ...
May 01, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft
TORONTO - Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections. Burke could ...
May 01, 2023
Battleford entrepreneur to promote her new wine brand at Top of the Hops
A young Indigenous entrepreneur and marketer, originally from Battleford, plans to bring her Italian wine called Tomato Wheels Lambrusco to the Kinsmen Top of the Hops beer and wine festival, running ...
May 01, 2023
BCHL breaks away from Hockey Canada, says move gives U18 players more options
BURNABY, B.C. - The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in c...
May 01, 2023
N.W.T. First Nation accuses head of economic development arm of diverting millions
YELLOWKNIFE - A Northwest Territories Supreme Court justice has ordered that Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation companies be put in the care of a receiver-manager as the First Nation accuses the head of its...
May 01, 2023
Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles
LONDON - Crowds from all over the world are beginning to gather in London ahead of the Saturday coronation of King Charles. A group of diehard royal fans have already staked out their spots along the ...
May 01, 2023
Prince Albert hairstyling students hone their craft overseas
Martie McLeod describes her recent experience overseas as "eye-opening."McLeod was one of a number of students from the hairstyling diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Prince Albert campus, ...
May 01, 2023
Liberals to outline revised amendments concerning assault-style firearms
OTTAWA - After several days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, the Liberal government is set to outline a revamped approach to restricting assault-style firearms. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicin...
May 01, 2023
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...
May 01, 2023