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‘A pretty monumental day’: Riders’ Reynolds excited about CFL return
"It was a pretty monumental day for the CFL."That's how Saskatchewan Roughriders president-CEO Craig Reynolds described Monday, when the league's board of governors voted unanimously to have the leagu...
Jun 14, 2021

Canada names 30-man roster for July rugby internationals against Wales, England
Matt Heaton of Rugby ATL and Ben LeSage and Lucas Rumball of the Toronto Arrows will co--captain Canada for rugby test matches next month in Wales and England. Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named 30...
Jun 14, 2021

North Stars hockey school to take place this summer
Registration is now open for the Battlefords North Stars' summer hockey school.The team announced they will be hosting their annual hockey school in August this year, offered for each of the U9, U11 a...
Jun 14, 2021

AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach
Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers have a deal ...
Jun 14, 2021

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin files court challenge of his firing from vaccine rollout
OTTAWA - The military commander who was removed from his post as the head of vaccine logistics last month is alleging his dismissal involved political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...
Jun 14, 2021

Suspects in death of RCMP officer make first court appearance
The two people accused of killing RCMP Const. Shelby Patton in Wolseley on Saturday faced the charges for the first time in a Regina courtroom Monday.Shortly after 9:30 a.m., 41-year-old Alphonse Trav...
Jun 14, 2021

CFL board of governors votes unanimously to start 2021 season in August after meeting
The CFL says professional football will return to Canada in August. The CFL's board of governors voted unanimously Monday in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the 2021 ...
Jun 14, 2021

Spain held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - The chances came and went but neither Spain nor Sweden managed to put any of them in the net Monday in a 0-0 draw at the European Championship. Spain dominated possession and sta...
Jun 14, 2021

Heat warning in effect for Northwest Saskatchewan
It's time for another heat wave in northwest Saskatchewan.Environment Canada has put a heat warning in place across the western and central portions of the province, with temperatures expected to exce...
Jun 14, 2021

Local resident asks province to expand Continuous Glucose Monitoring coverage
A Battlefords resident is hoping the province will expand its coverage for a Continuous Glucose Monitor [CGM] system for diabetes management.Kyle Hamilton, 21, says the province is now funding it for ...
Jun 14, 2021