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Former Sask. hockey coach found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy
A former Saskatchewan hockey coach has been convicted on charges of assault and sexual assault in connection with an incident that occurred in 1988.Bernie Lynch, 69, was found guilty Friday in the Cou...
Dec 1, 2023
Whitecaps not exercising Teibert 2024 contract, discussions continuing
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps say they are not exercising the 2024 contract option for long-time midfielder Russell Teibert. Teibert, 30, has been with the Major League Soccer club since 2008 an...
Dec 1, 2023
World AIDS Day marked in North Battleford with community event
In the heart of the Battlefords Metis Indian Friendship Centre on what would have been Matthew Shepard's 47th birthday, the details of the aftermath of his now 25-year-old murder play out in the Laram...
Dec 1, 2023
Man with ties to Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax killed in Calgary drive-by shooting
CALGARY - Police say a man with ties to Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax has been killed in a drive-by shooting in Calgary. Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Beltline neighbourhood, sout...
Dec 1, 2023
Star Diamond takes over Rio Tinto shares in Fort à la Corne mine
With a recent announcement by Saskatoon-based Star Diamond that they have worked out a deal with Rio Tinto over control of the Fort la Corne mine northeast of Prince Albert, company CEO Ewan Mason sai...
Dec 1, 2023
Toronto FC exercises contract option on towering defender Aime Mabika
Toronto FC has exercised the option on six-foot-six centre back Aime Mabika. On Nov. 2, when Toronto announced its first round of roster moves, the MLS club said it had retained a 2024 contract option...
Dec 1, 2023
World Cup skiers excited for new event in Tremblant: 'It's gonna be pretty sick'
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - The set up at Mont-Tremblant is already making an impression on some of the world's top alpine skiers. For the first time since 1983, the Laurentians ski resort is hosting a Wor...
Dec 1, 2023
North Stars Bell, Izyk named to SJHL Players of the Month
A pair of Battlefords North Stars have been named Players of the Month for November.Forward Kian Bell has been named the SJHL MVP of the Month, while Alex Izyk has been dubbed the Defenceman of the Mo...
Dec 1, 2023
Hip hop and spoken word poetry celebrated by Sask. Indigenous artist
Hip hop, poetry and Saskatchewan roots will collide in an upcoming episode of the TV series 'Amplify,' which features Indigenous musicians.The episode, titled "Celebration," features Zoey Roy, a Dene,...
Dec 1, 2023
Montreal Chinese groups threaten to sue RCMP over 'secret police station' allegations
MONTREAL - Two Chinese community groups in the Montreal area say they will sue the RCMP if they don't apologize for alleging that the groups hosted secret Chinese government "police stations." In a la...
Dec 1, 2023