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Meadow Lake's Coverchuk leads Canadian bull riders in Texas
Meadow Lake's champion bull rider is going to compete for his country next month.Two-time Canadian champ Cody Coverchuk will lead a veteran-filled Team Canada to Arlington, Texas on March 5, where the...
Feb 10, 2022

Provincial park launches survey about Nut Point winter trail usage
Users of the winter trails at Nut Point Campground have until the end of March to complete an online survey. Administration with the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park launched the survey in January to gath...
Feb 10, 2022

Indigenous and Black federal inmates see more use of force: correctional investigator
OTTAWA - The office of Canada's correctional investigator says Indigenous and Black federal inmates experience more use of force than any other racial group. Leticia Gutierrez, senior policy adviser i...
Feb 10, 2022

Fight for points and first place continues for Broncos
With another win under their hockey pads, the Humboldt Broncos earned some crucial points last night against the Notre Dame Hounds on home ice.Also to earn some valuable points was Humboldt forward Co...
Feb 10, 2022

Travel not encouraged on highways surrounding Meadow Lake
Update: Pierceland RCMP reports that road conditions have now improved, but are still recommending motorists drive with caution.Pierceland RCMP are warning drivers to steer clear of driving on Highway...
Feb 10, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa to speak about nation's challenges
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will Thursday outline how his government will tackle the country's pressing problems including corruption, nationwide power cuts, high unemp...
Feb 10, 2022

Mintos run into hot Rebels prospect goaltender in defeat to Contacts
The Prince Albert Mintos ran into a pretty hot goaltender on Wednesday in their 3-2 defeat to the Saskatoon Contacts. Chase Wutzke, who defeated the Prince Albert Raiders on Dec. 29 after getting call...
Feb 10, 2022

P.A.'s Manson returns to the NHL as assistant coach
After playing in 1,103 NHL games, Prince Albert's Dave Manson has returned to the show as a coach.According to reports from TSN, Manson got the promotion from the Bakersfield Condors to their parent c...
Feb 10, 2022

Reports: Struggling Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett, according to reports from Sportsnet, TSN and the Athletic. After beginning the season 16-5-0, the Oilers went 7-13-3 and dropped down...
Feb 10, 2022

‘Now seems to be an appropriate time:’ Sask. microbiologist weighs in on lifting of restrictions
A Saskatchewan microbiologist is saying the province's plan to lift all restrictions by the end of February isn't unreasonable, according to the data.Dr. Joseph Blondeau is the head of clinical microb...
Feb 10, 2022