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Judge orders end to DACA, current enrollees safe for now
HOUSTON - A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled illegal an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of some immigrants brought into the United States as children, putting new pressure for ac...
Jul 16, 2021

Johnston brothers standing second, third in final Elite Series tournament of season
WADDINGTON, N.Y. - Canadian brothers Chris and Cory Johnston find themselves in a pretty good spot at the halfway point of the final Elite Series tournament of the year. Chris Johnston of Peterborough...
Jul 16, 2021

Regional talent thriving at North American Chuckwagon Championship
A number of the top chuckwagon racers from across the country, are in Lloydminster this week for the first-ever North American Chuckwagon Championship. The event, which began Sunday, July 11, is put o...
Jul 16, 2021

Suppression efforts continue with fires north of Meadow Lake
Environmental developments and continual suppression efforts have resulted in several significant updates regarding various wildfires across Saskatchewan.The Lock fire threatening northwest communitie...
Jul 16, 2021

Highways leading in and out of La Ronge closed due to wildfires
With highways temporarily closed due to wildfires, La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak is advising residents not to panic. Highways 2 and 102 were both closed to traffic Friday as several uncontained fire...
Jul 16, 2021

Blue Jays sign deal with pitcher Gunnar Hoglund, 19th overall pick
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a deal with pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund. The right-hander was chosen 19th overall by the Jays in the 2021 first-year player draft. He was drafted out o...
Jul 16, 2021

Muenster set to host U13 AA Tier 1 provincials next weekend
Provincial baseball is back in Muenster next weekend.Muenster will host the U13 AA Tier 1 provincial championships from July 23 to July 25. Baseball provincials in Saskatchewan haven't been held since...
Jul 16, 2021

City puts up fence outside Margo Fournier Centre
The city of Prince Albert has again put up a six-foot-tall fence outside the Margo Fournier Centre.The decision was made due to an increase in loitering activity outside the public recreational facili...
Jul 16, 2021

Artists, buskers, and the public bask in the Back Alley Tour in Melfort
The fifth edition of the Back Alley Tour in Melfort was a hot one.Not only was the temperature well into the 30's, but the number of participants and attendees was also high. Over 25 artists and vendo...
Jul 16, 2021

NFL's Richard Sherman 'deeply remorseful' after arrest
SEATTLE (AP) - Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman said Friday that he is "deeply remorseful" following his arrest on accusations of drunkenly crashing his SUV in a co...
Jul 16, 2021