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StatCan to release COVID-tinged census figure, experts warn against reading too deep
OTTAWA - For the last 40 years, Doug Norris has pored over detailed demographic data gleaned from every census, but even he admits what's coming will be unlike anything he has seen before. Statistics ...
Feb 07, 2022

Meota Rec. Association planning Winter Festival this Saturday
Families in the Meota area will have an opportunity to get outdoors while still following COVID-19 restrictions at this upcoming outdoor event.Meota will have a Winter Family Festival running on Feb. ...
Feb 07, 2022

‘We’re listening here in Saskatchewan’: Moe on future of COVID restrictions, ongoing protests
Premier Scott Moe plans on providing a better picture of when COVID-19 restrictions will be dropped in Saskatchewan.Speaking to Gormley on Monday, the premier said Tuesday will be the day residents ge...
Feb 07, 2022

SMA president again calls for COVID health measures to remain in place
The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association is continuing his call for a delay in the removal of COVID-related public health measures in the province.In an op-ed sent to media outlets Monday...
Feb 07, 2022

Christine Sinclair to miss tournament in England in wake of mother's death
Canada will be without talismanic captain Christine Sinclair for the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup competition later this month in England. Canada Soccer said the 38-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., is missi...
Feb 07, 2022

Trump backers seize on GoFundMe controversy as truckers linger in U.S. headlines
WASHINGTON - Right-wing politicians and media personalities in the United States aren't letting the crowdfunding website GoFundMe off the hook just yet. The platform became a target over the weekend f...
Feb 07, 2022

Canada wins bronze in mixed ski jumping, women’s 500m short-track speed skating
For the first time in Canadian Winter Olympic history, a Canadian was on the podium for ski jumping.Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes (Calgary) secured the bronze medal for Canada in the mixed team event Monday.T...
Feb 07, 2022

Riders bring back star wide receiver Duke Williams for 2022 season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back a vital piece of their offence for the 2022 CFL season.Star wide receiver Duke Williams is staying in green and white after signing a one-year contract e...
Feb 07, 2022

Toronto FC signs forward Jesus Jimenez but source says Giovinco, Auro exit club
TORONTO - The revolving door at Toronto FC keeps turning with Spanish forward Jesus Jimenez coming in and Sebastian Giovinco and Brazil's Auro Jr. leaving. On Monday, the MLS club announced the signin...
Feb 07, 2022

Police still searching for woman charged with criminal negligence, assault
UPDATE: As of May 4, 2022 Charmaine Brett Bear was arrested in Calgary without incident and will appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on May 6 at 9:30 a.m.Battlefords RCMP are still looking for...
Feb 07, 2022