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Buffalo Bills agree to trade receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the discus...
Apr 03, 2024

Volunteers needed for 55+ Games
The search is underway for volunteers to help out with the 2024 Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association's 55+ Provincial Games, this time in the Battlefords."We're looking in the neighborhood of 150 v...
Apr 03, 2024

Sask. hospitality industry gets boost to find workers
In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...
Apr 03, 2024

Broadcast future for Canada soccer appears brighter with CSB, Mediapro nearing deal
TORONTO - It appears Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have solved their broadcast differences The two partners appeared headed to court in January, both wanting out of a 10-year agreement struck ...
Apr 03, 2024

World Central Kitchen founder pleads with Israel to start 'journey to peace'
OTTAWA - The founder of the global relief charity whose workers were killed by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday is pleading with Israel to start the "long journey to peace." Jos Andrs, ...
Apr 03, 2024

Police, border services seize 598 stolen vehicles at Montreal port, most from Ontario
MONTREAL - Ontario Provincial Police and the Canada Border Services Agency say they've recovered 598 stolen vehicles destined for export at the Port of Montreal. Police say 75 per cent of the seized v...
Apr 03, 2024

AAA Sharks celebrate season to remember with year-end awards
The Battlefords AAA Sharks recently held their annual year-end team awards banquet to celebrate what was a season of many firsts for the local female hockey program. Posting the season with the most w...
Apr 03, 2024

Banff bus fire strands U.K. students on ski trip; no injuries
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Two dozen youth visiting from the United Kingdom were shuttled to safety after their tour bus caught fire on a scenic highway in Banff National Park. At about 5 p.m. yesterday, R-...
Apr 03, 2024

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach and will take on an advisory role
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach of the Charlotte Hornets after the season, the team announced. Clifford informed the team of his decision on Wednesday. He plans to rema...
Apr 03, 2024

Canadian referee Drew Fischer appointed to work Paris Olympic football tournament
Canadian Drew Fischer is one of 21 FIFA referees appointed to work the football tournament at this summer's Paris Olympics. The 43-year-old from Calgary will be joined by Canadians Lyes Arfa and Miche...
Apr 03, 2024