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Skate Battlefords to present annual Skater Showcase this weekend
From the Lion King, to 101 Dalmatians, to Princess themes, Skate Battlefords will be channeling the magic of the Mickey ears this weekend, with a special Disney theme for their annual year-end Showcas...
Mar 24, 2023

Trudeau says he accepts MP's choice to leave Liberal caucus amid meddling allegations
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts Han Dong's decision to leave the Liberal caucus after an allegation he spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians. T...
Mar 24, 2023

Winless Vancouver Whitecaps cautious ahead of matchup with undermanned Minnesota
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't about to be lulled into a false sense of security as they head to the American Midwest this weekend. The 'Caps (0-2-2) know seven of Minnesota United's usual...
Mar 24, 2023

Man wanted after Monday robbery in Wilkie
A 34-year-old man from Scott, SK is wanted by police after a robbery in Wilkie on Monday.Unity RCMP are looking to track down Randy Wesley Keeton for his part in the theft. At the time of the incident...
Mar 24, 2023

Boston forward A.J. Greer suspended one game for cross-checking on Mike Hoffman
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins winger A.J. Greer has been suspended one game for cross-checking Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Hoffman in the face, the NHL's department of player safety announced Friday. T...
Mar 24, 2023

Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he has asked President Joe Biden to remove the U.S. government's requirement that Canadians be vaccinated for COVID-19 before crossing the border. He...
Mar 24, 2023

Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine out 2-4 weeks with triceps injury
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is out 2-4 weeks after straining a triceps muscle in practice, yet another blow to the last-place team in the NHL that has been hampere...
Mar 24, 2023

Yukon residential school site to be searched with ground-penetrating radar in summer
WHITEHORSE - A group working to identify Indigenous children who went missing from Yukon residential schools says ground-penetrating radar work will begin this summer at the site of the former Choutla...
Mar 24, 2023

NBCHS wraps curling season, with bright future ahead
North Battleford Comprehensive High School recently wrapped up a memorable season on the curling rink, with all three of the Vikings' school teams taking home some year-end hardware to cap the winter ...
Mar 24, 2023

In Dong's riding, residents want answers on interference but no 'rush' to judge
TORONTO - In Han Dong's Toronto riding on Friday, residents voiced hope that the truth would emerge about China's alleged interference in Canadian elections, but warned against condemning their newly ...
Mar 24, 2023