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Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are preparing Canadian rookie Nathan Rourke to start Thursday night versus the Calgary Stampeders but haven't rule out veteran Michael Reilly playing. Reilly was listed as "...
Aug 09, 2021

Family gathers for fifth anniversary of Colten Boushie's death, renews calls for public inquiry
The family of Colten Boushie and supporters came together in mourning Monday on the fifth anniversary of the young Red Pheasant Cree Nation member's death. They again called for a public inquiry.Boush...
Aug 09, 2021

Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms
OTTAWA - A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year. Leader Annamie Paul's inter...
Aug 09, 2021

Lloydminster RCMP looking for missing teen girl
Update: Chayla Gordon has been located and is safe.Lloydminster RCMP are seeking assistance in locating missing 14 year-old Chayla Gordon.The Border City teenager was last seen in the community on Jul...
Aug 09, 2021

Five years later: Mother of Colten Boushie still demanding change in justice system
WHITECAP, Sask. - The mother of a young Indigenous man shot and killed five years ago in Saskatchewan says there still needs to be change in the justice system. Debbie Baptiste also says she misses he...
Aug 09, 2021

U19 Bandits take provincial gold in Regina
The Battlefords Bandits U19 softball team are provincial champions. The Bandits took home the gold at the 2021 U19 'OPEN' Women's provincials in Regina, Aug. 6 to 8. However, the weekend road to the c...
Aug 09, 2021

Saskatchewan RCMP hires Meadow Lake's Peter Eason as first provincially-employed police chaplain
In looking to fill the need for more community and police support outside of an enforcement role, the Saskatchewan RCMP announced the hiring of a Meadow Lake man to provide a helping hand to those in ...
Aug 09, 2021

New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win
Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the Toronto Raptors win. Asked what he brings to the table, the six-foot-nine 235-pounder replied: "Winning. Just a wi...
Aug 09, 2021

Amanda Anisimova hitting her stride in Montreal as she looks to return to 2019 form
With a few consecutive wins under her belt, Amanda Anisimova feels like she's hitting her stride at the National Bank Open. The 19-year-old American advanced to the second round of the women's tournam...
Aug 09, 2021

Ryan Baptiste wins dash at Poundmaker Cree Nation
Ryan Baptiste loves when the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) tour stops in Poundmaker Cree Nation, for both the experience and the results.The veteran CPCA driver from Red Pheasant...
Aug 09, 2021