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Members of some diaspora communities call for Canada to break ties to Crown
Some Canadians from diaspora communities called for the country's independence from the Crown on Friday, saying the death of the Queen is a chance to rethink its ties to the monarchy. More than 50 cou...
Sep 09, 2022

Scott Woods back on the road and returning to Melfort
Scott Woods, a multi-talented entertainer and musician, is back on the road with his brand new show 'Old Fashioned Hoedown'.Known as 'The Fergus Fiddler' and even as 'The Flippin' Fiddler', Scott Wood...
Sep 09, 2022

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy
The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...
Sep 09, 2022

Frenchman BenoƮt Cosnefroy claims Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec
QUEBEC - Frenchman Benot Cosnefroy broke away from the pack on the last lap to win the 11th edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Qubec on Friday. Cosnefroy finished the 201.6-kilometre race in a time...
Sep 09, 2022

Redblacks hoping for elusive home win when they host Argonauts this weekend
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks find themselves in unfamiliar territory, and it feels pretty good. For the first time this season, Ottawa (3-8-0) is riding a two-game winning streak and would love nothi...
Sep 09, 2022

Former NFLer Hassell hopes to give Bombers a lift in Banjo Bowl battle with Riders
WINNIPEG - J.T. Hassell is ready to prove once again that a birth defect won't keep him from playing professional football. The defensive back from Titusville, Fla., who was born with only two fingers...
Sep 09, 2022

North West region making progress with harvest
Farmers in the North West region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, are making steady progress in getting their crop in the bin. Linda Bomok, who grows soft spring wheat on 240 acres in ...
Sep 09, 2022

King Charles speaks on mother, ascension to the throne
For the first time since his mother died and since his ascension to the throne, King Charles III spoke to the world Friday.Sitting at a desk, speaking in a slow, even tone to the camera, and with a fr...
Sep 09, 2022

North Stars open final weekend of pre-season in Lloyd
Pre-season action continues for the Battlefords North Stars Friday, who will open their final weekend of exhibition play, with their first of two games against the Lloyd Bobcats of the Alberta Junior ...
Sep 09, 2022

WHL Wheat Kings ink Prince Albert's Matthew Henry
The Brandon Wheat Kings announced on Thursday that the team has signed Matthew Henry to a WHL Standard Player Agreement.The club listed the Prince Albert product back in 2021. He spent last season pla...
Sep 09, 2022