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Kailer Yamamoto, Oilers agree to terms on two-year extension
EDMONTON - Forward Kailer Yamamoto has agreed to terms on a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. The deal will carry an average annual value of US$3.1 million. Yamamoto, 23, set c...
Aug 03, 2022

WDM planning for "History In Motion" event
The Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford is gearing up to host a fun event called "History In Motion." The show will take place Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities...
Aug 03, 2022

Rivers West names roster for U13 District Showcase
Softball will be front and center later this month as the U13 District Showcase is coming to the region in the Town of Battleford, Aug. 19-21. Taking place at the Battleford Flats' diamonds #1 and #2,...
Aug 03, 2022

The Riders may be lucky to get a cross over playoff spot
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."The bye week may have come too late to save the R...
Aug 03, 2022

Protesters stop construction at Berkeley's People's Park
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - A group of protesters broke through an 8-foot (2-meter) chain fence erected Wednesday around Berkeley's historic People's Park and faced off with police officers standing guard...
Aug 03, 2022

Senate backs NATO bid of Finland, Sweden in rebuke to Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Senators delivered near-unanimous bipartisan approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden Wednesday, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a "slam-dunk" for U.S....
Aug 03, 2022

Feds investing $1.8M towards growing bioeconomy in ag sector
SARNIA, Ont. - An Ontario-based company is getting $1.8 million to help accelerate the growth of the bioeconomy in the agriculture sector.Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, a non-profit organization set...
Aug 03, 2022

B.C. premier says he may copy couple who put out newspaper ad looking for doctor
LANGFORD, B.C. - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he's considering taking the same approach as a Victoria couple who placed a newspaper ad to find a family doctor in his attempt to pressure t...
Aug 03, 2022

Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu lands fight on high-profile UFC 279 card
Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu will face American Julian (Juicy J) Erosa on the undercard of UFC 279 next month in Las Vegas. The high-profile main event of the Sept. 10 card at the T-Mobi...
Aug 03, 2022

Parkland jurors hear 3rd day of heartbreaking testimony
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A Girl Scout and avid reader. A trombone player who loved movies and basketball. A straight-A student who loved Irish dance and was looking forward to a trip to Ireland. J...
Aug 03, 2022