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Guilbeault wants stronger links with Alberta on issues of oilsands tailings ponds
OTTAWA - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is emphasizing his call for stronger links between Ottawa and Alberta when it comes to environmental protection in the oilsands. Guilbeault repe...
Mar 20, 2023

B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. In ...
Mar 20, 2023

CFLPA, NLLPA fighting to give their memberships access to workers' compensation
It's five years and counting for the CFL Players' Association and executive director Brian Ramsay. The CFLPA has been fighting to have its members covered by workers' compensation since 2018. That's w...
Mar 20, 2023

Prince Albert wrestlers show dominance at Provincials
Both St. Mary and Carlton High Schools were well represented this past weekend at the High School Provincial Wrestling championship.The competition was held at Regina's O'Neill High School.From St. Ma...
Mar 20, 2023

Melfort gears up for community garage sale
Melfort's annual city-wide garage sale will have residents pulling out their pocketbooks for what is expected to be a record-setting year.On May 27, one man's trash is truly another man's treasure as ...
Mar 20, 2023

Canada denies role in detention, torture of former Guantanamo Bay detainee
OTTAWA - The federal government denies Canada supplied faulty information that contributed to the detention and torture of a man who was held at Guantanamo Bay for 14 years. In a statement of defence ...
Mar 20, 2023

Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature on Monday with a veto-proof majority. Firi...
Mar 20, 2023

Italian defender Corbo back with CF Montreal following transfer from Bologna FC
MONTREAL - Defender Gabriele Corbo is back with CF Montreal following a transfer from Italian club Bologna FC. Corbo signed a two-season contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Major League So...
Mar 20, 2023

Colder than normal temperatures to start spring across Saskatchewan
Spring is officially here, but it may take some time before we start to feel like we can truly say goodbye to winter.The temperatures for most communities in central and northern Saskatchewan will hov...
Mar 20, 2023

Zibanejad, Makar, Swayman named NHL's three stars of the week
New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad, Colorado defenceman Cale Makar and Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman are the NHL three stars of the week. Zibanejad registered multiple points in all four of his...
Mar 20, 2023