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Cowessess First Nation takes control of child and family services
It's a first for Saskatchewan and a first for Canada.Cowessess First Nation has taken control of its child and family services - the first First Nation in the country to do so."The end goal is one day...
Jul 06, 2021

Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race
NEW YORK (AP) - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance betwee...
Jul 06, 2021

Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue
Calgary Stampede organizers say proof of vaccination will be required to get into one popular live-music venue when the 10-day cowboy festival starts Friday. "We will require guests to show proof of v...
Jul 06, 2021

Toronto FC hopeful that Altidore impasse will soon come to a resolution
It appears Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, like most everyone else, is on the outside looking it when it comes to Jozy Altidore's impasse with the MLS club. Bradley, whose finger is usually on the...
Jul 06, 2021

First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C., area
LYTTON - One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to...
Jul 06, 2021

Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick Tuesday to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final. The midfielder took a trademark hop at the end ...
Jul 06, 2021

North Stars looking for billets for 2021-22 season
With hockey on the horizon to return this fall, the Battlefords North Stars are looking for billets for the 2021-22 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season. Billet coordinator, Kyle Kellgren s...
Jul 06, 2021

SGI had strong year financially despite COVID challenges
According to the annual reports it tabled Tuesday, SGI successfully withstood the impacts of COVID-19 during the 2020-21 fiscal year.The Crown corporation's Auto Fund was able to provide the largest r...
Jul 06, 2021

Drive-in movie tour returns to the Battlefords
As the province slowly opens up this summer amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-in showings for movies ahead in multiple communities.Residents in the Battlefords will have a chance for family night ou...
Jul 06, 2021

American receiver Quan Bray among seven players suspended by the Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - American receiver Quan Bray was among seven players suspended Tuesday by the Montreal Alouettes. Bray was arrested in February 2020 in Texas while travelling in an SUV that contained over 7...
Jul 06, 2021