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Lined up for a cause
There was a strong and clear sign of solidarity among some local tow truck companies Wednesday night.A total of 15 trucks, from four separate companies, lined up along highway 2 north to remind driver...
Mar 11, 2021

Analysis: CFL, XFL could form a relationship that provides benefits for both leagues
TORONTO - Anything and everything, it seems, will be on the table with the CFL and XFL poised to begin serious discussions on a potential partnership. And it would appear, at first glance, both have s...
Mar 11, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps hire Ricardo Clark as assistant coach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have added American midfielder Ricardo Clark to their coaching ranks. The 'Caps announced Thursday that the former Houston Dynamo player has been hired as an assist...
Mar 11, 2021

Committee raising funds for new playground and pickleball court in Humboldt
A group of mothers has started a committee to make improvements to Water Ridge Park in Humboldt.The Water Ridge Park committee is raising money to add a playground and a pickleball court to the park. ...
Mar 11, 2021

'We were able to power through': Bettman reflects on NHL shutdown a year later
Gary Bettman had just returned home when he got a call telling him to turn on his TV. The NBA had a player test positive for COVID-19 minutes before the start of a game - inside an arena packed with f...
Mar 11, 2021

One day away from Raiders' return to the ice
The Prince Albert Raiders are officially one day away from starting what will be their most unusual season of hockey.They will enter the season as the last team to win the Ed Chynoweth Cup, after doin...
Mar 11, 2021

P.A. RCMP looking for man in relation to sexual assaults
UPDATE: As of 4:11 p.m. Luke Cook was arrested in Black Lake, Sask. without incident. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance on June 1 in Black Lake.-The Prince Albert RCMP are requesting ...
Mar 11, 2021

B.C. says it can speed up COVID-19 vaccine roll out for elderly after slow start
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer is allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people. Dr. Bonnie Henry says restrictions on indoor gatherings and rules for restaurants, bars, reta...
Mar 11, 2021

Northwest Territories to bump minimum wage to $15.20 starting in September
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says it will increase its minimum wage to $15.20 an hour starting Sept. 1. The territory's minimum wage is currently $13.46 an hour and hasn't increased since 2...
Mar 11, 2021

COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility for booking expanded to ages 80-plus
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says due to the successful launch of the Saskatchewan's COVID-19 booking system, booking eligibility is being expanded to include Saskatchewan residents ages 80 and o...
Mar 11, 2021