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Michael Houser wins in season debut as Sabres down Senators 3-1
OTTAWA - Michael Houser made 43 saves in his season debut as the Buffalo Sabres downed the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Tuesday night. Houser is the sixth goaltender to start a game for Buffalo this season....
Jan 18, 2022
Shahab predicts Omicron peak still two to four weeks away
Saskatchewan is still weeks away from a peak in Omicron cases.Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province's chief medical health officer, told reporters during a conference call Tuesday the wave likely will hit it...
Jan 18, 2022
U of S keeping students off campus until Feb. 7
The University of Saskatchewan is extending its current state of operations until Feb. 7, according to a memo sent to students Tuesday."Given the increased transmissibility of Omicron, in combination ...
Jan 18, 2022
Saskatchewan to expand COVID treatments to include Paxlovid
The Government of Saskatchewan is ready and willing to use the recently approved antiviral COVID-19 pill once a supply lands in the province.A news release from the province Tuesday said a shipment of...
Jan 18, 2022
Riders’ Moore still recovering from torn ACL, but excited to re-sign
There was only one place Kyran Moore wanted to play CFL football in 2022."I love Saskatchewan. Just from (general manager Jeremy O'Day and head coach Craig Dickenson) and I've talked to a couple of pl...
Jan 18, 2022
Roughriders sign Shaq Evans to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking out for No. 1.Receiver Shaq Evans, who wears the No. 1 jersey for the CFL team, has signed a contract extension. He could have become a free agent in February....
Jan 18, 2022
City says plenty in budget for snow removal
Weighing in on the impact of the significant snowfall this season on the city's budget, operations director Stewart Schafer says the City of North Battleford is well prepared for whatever the weather ...
Jan 18, 2022
Sharks standouts Cole, Backman reflect on post-secondary commitments
A pair of Battlefords AAA Sharks have recently announced their post-secondary commitments for the fall of 2022. Defenceman, Ava Cole has committed to the Lakeland Rustlers, while goaltender, Emma Back...
Jan 18, 2022
Latest research shows Omicron infectious up to 10 days: Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest evidence does not support the hope the Omicron variant is contagious for less time than previous versions of the virus that causes ...
Jan 18, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...
Jan 18, 2022