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Crusaders volleyball program off to hot start this season
It's been a scorching start to the season for the John Paul II Collegiate volleyball program. The Crusaders took home three gold medals and a silver last weekend, as the senior girls won gold at their...
Sep 22, 2022

A wild-card spot a virtual lock for Blue Jays, home field a good possibility
With two weeks left in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League wild-card standings and have a faint chance of catching the New York Yankees in the East Division race. Here's...
Sep 22, 2022

Town planning free drive-in movie night
Area residents will have more fun things to do in the Battlefords this fall.The Town of Battleford announced at this week's council meeting it is planning a free drive-in movie event, called "Movie Ni...
Sep 22, 2022

'Seismic change:' Jets GM Cheveldayoff excited to have Bowness behind bench
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff knows he didn't make big changes to the Winnipeg Jets roster in the off-season, but the general manager believes hiring Rick Bowness as head coach was a "seismic" move th...
Sep 22, 2022

Maple Leafs hoping Murray-Samsonov tandem answer crease question mark
TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov made a couple acrobatic saves during his first official on-ice session with the Maple Leafs. A few hours later, it was Matt Murray's turn to set up shop in the same crease as T...
Sep 22, 2022

Parliamentarians honour Team Canada on 50th anniversary of Summit Series
OTTAWA - Members of the legendary hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union for hockey supremacy 50 years ago have pulled off another improbable victory - a rare moment of unity in the House of Commo...
Sep 22, 2022

Merritt, B.C., to pilot four-day work week at city hall to attract workers
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt in the B.C. Interior is launching a four-day work week pilot program in hopes of attracting, recruiting and retaining municipal workers. Merritt's chief administrat...
Sep 22, 2022

Toronto Arrows sign former Bristol Bears forward Mitch Eadie for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed former Bristol Bears forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old back-rower made more than than 150 appearances for his hometow...
Sep 22, 2022

Missing Naicam man found alive after three years
A man who has been missing from Naicam since 2019 has been found. RCMP reported today that Charles Butler Grace has been located and is alive, but gave no other details about the three years since he ...
Sep 22, 2022

Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri settle in as Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Nazem Kadri has fallen in love with Banff, Alta., and Jonathan Huberdeau bought a pickup truck. The two forwards are settling into life as Calgary Flames. The spotlight is on them in trainin...
Sep 22, 2022