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More companies hunting for lithium in northern Saskatchewan
Northern Saskatchewan is well known for producing uranium that's used around the world, and has been home to a number of gold mines.But there's a push now for critical minerals demanded by the energy ...
Mar 31, 2023
Whitehead murder case back to square one after judge releases lone person charged
A man who was accused of being an accessory to murder after the fact is being released from jail, following a judge's decision there was insufficient evidence to commit him to trial.Kyle Crain's preli...
Mar 31, 2023
Mustangs take on North Stars for berth in CANTERRA SEEDS Cup final
The Melfort Mustangs are headed to Battlefords today for game one of their second-round series, having now reached the final four.Melfort will take on the number-one-ranked North Stars, as both teams ...
Mar 31, 2023
North Stars host Mustangs for Game 1 of semi-finals
The Battlefords North Stars kick off Game 1 of their SJHL semi-finals series with the Melfort Mustangs Friday night on home ice at the Access Communications Centre.Team outlookThe top-seeded North Sta...
Mar 31, 2023
Canucks sign goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie prospect Nikita Tolopilo to a two-year, entry-level contract. Tolopilo, a 22-year-old from Minsk, Belarus, had a .924 save percentage, a 2.10 goals...
Mar 31, 2023
Culture, higher standard play role in continued success of Canadian women's swimming
The Canadian women's swimming team has been among the best in the world over the last several years, powered by the likes of Penny Oleksiak, Kylie Masse, Maggie Mac Neil and teen phenom Summer McIntos...
Mar 31, 2023
RCMP looking for 44-year-old woman not seen for over a month
UPDATE: Cara Rae Weeseekase was located safe by Battlefords RCMP on April 1. --Battlefords RCMP are asking the public for help finding a 44-year-old woman who's been missing for several weeks.Cara Rae...
Mar 31, 2023
Roughriders sign former NFL defensive back Rashard Robinson
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Rashard Robinson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robinson, a 27-year-old from Pompano Beach, Fla., played five seasons in th...
Mar 31, 2023
Local food bank sees grocery rebate as short-term fix
As part of the recently released federal budget, the Canadian government announced a grocery rebate to help combat the rising cost of food. Some have wondered whether it will be anything more than a s...
Mar 31, 2023
Canada women renew rugby rivalry with U.S. as Pacific Four Series opens in Madrid
After a lopsided 66-7 win over No. 13 South Africa last weekend in their first outing since the Rugby World Cup in November, the fourth-ranked Canadian women expect a stiffer test Saturday against the...
Mar 31, 2023