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Ex-Penn State assistant coach Sandusky gets new sentencing
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Seven years after Jerry Sandusky was convicted of child molestation and sentenced to decades behind bars, an appeals court has ordered a resentencing hearing for the former Penn Stat...
Feb 05, 2019
MP says feds slow to act on anti-black racism one year after Trudeau pledge
OTTAWA - Federal efforts to address systemic issues affecting black Canadians appear to have stalled one year after the prime minister made it an issue, says the head of Parliament's black caucus...
Feb 05, 2019
SUMA delegates reject La Ronge Council's five per cent liquor tax
The mayor of La Ronge believes up to 90 per cent of the delegates at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's annual convention voted against the town's resolution. "I don't think there was...
Feb 05, 2019
Mental health recovery teams launch in North Battleford, across province
Eight new mental health teams have been launched in Saskatchewan to support people living with complex and persistent mental health challenges. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the Community Rec...
Feb 05, 2019
Chamber finishes year with surplus
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce wrapped up 2018 with a surplus.Diego Roa, on behalf of Swanson Gryba and Company chartered professional accountants, presented the latest financial report to the ch...
Feb 05, 2019
Wolves advances in FA Cup, Newport sets up Man City clash
LONDON - Wolverhampton Wanderers had to come from a goal down to beat third-tier Shrewsbury 3-2 on Tuesday in a replay of their FA Cup fourth-round match, while fourth-tier Newport earned a meeting wi...
Feb 05, 2019
Meadow Lake 4H Beef Club Hosts Fish Derby
The Meadow Lake 4H Beef Club is hosting a Fish Derby on Saturday, February 9 on Meadow Lake.Registration is from 10 - 11:30 a.m.Fishing is from 11 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.First Prize: $500 guaranteed.Seco...
Feb 05, 2019
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom ready to return from injury
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have activated defenceman Oscar Klefbom off injured reserve. The 25-year-old native of Sweden has been sidelined since Dec. 11 with a hand injury. At the time of his inj...
Feb 05, 2019
Adam Zaruba putting football dream on hold to concentrate on rugby
Adam Zaruba is putting his pro football dreams on hold. After attending the Philadelphia Eagles training camp the past two years, the 27-year-old native of North Vancouver, B.C., has shelved his ...
Feb 05, 2019
Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich working for his wins, hugs
CALGARY - Instead of a celebratory pat, tap or fist bump after a win, Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk and goaltender David Rittich have been taking celebration to another level. ...
Feb 05, 2019