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Former NorthSask Special Needs executive director receives jail time for fraud
A La Ronge woman was led out the local courthouse in handcuffs on Monday after being sentenced to four months in jail for fraud. Deri Ann Ratt, 38, was a former executive director of NorthSask Special...
Apr 17, 2023

NDP, Bloc accuse Poilievre of threatening French, Quebec culture with stance on CBC
OTTAWA - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Pierre Poilievre's criticisms of the CBC amount to an attack on Canadian culture by the Conservative leader - and Quebec and francophone culture, in part...
Apr 17, 2023

Vegas Golden Knights activate captain Mark Stone for Game 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has been activated off long-term injured reserve and will play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets, the team announced Monday. The W...
Apr 17, 2023

Bell's Point murder case results in not guilty verdict
Recalling her younger brother's sense of humor, and ability to make anyone smile, Shivon Venne fights back tears as she stands outside Prince Albert Court of King's Bench.Less than 10 minutes prior, K...
Apr 17, 2023

'Be in the here and now': Maple Leafs primed for playoff rematch with Lightning
TORONTO - Ryan O'Reilly could sense the pressure not long after setting foot in his new locker room. A proud franchise blotted by a long list of playoff failures - and without a Stanley Cup since 1967...
Apr 17, 2023

Restoration of Hockey Canada funding being put into question
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says parents still need to know that the mentality and culture has been changed and addressed within Hockey Canada. The sporting body had its funding frozen by s...
Apr 17, 2023

Senators GM Dorion sees a bright future in Ottawa — and wants to be part of it
OTTAWA - Pierre Dorion sees great things ahead for the Ottawa Senators, he just doesn't know if he'll be around to see them through. The Senators general manager met with the media Monday morning and ...
Apr 17, 2023

SaskPower adjusts demand charges, offering relief to farms, rinks, campgrounds
SaskPower is making adjustments to its demand charges, which should provide some relief to heavy seasonal power users like ice rinks, some farms, campgrounds and ski hills.The Crown power company said...
Apr 17, 2023

Grass fire reducing visibility on roads near Martensville: RCMP
Smoke from a large grass fire is causing issues with visibility north of Martensville, and police have asked drivers to avoid the area.According to a statement from the RCMP, officers from the Warman ...
Apr 17, 2023

Town wants input in future RCMP contract policing decisions
Town of Battleford council is expressing its concerns about a lack of support from the federal government in the 2023 budget for retroactive RCMP costs. Town council approved a resolution for the muni...
Apr 17, 2023