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U.S. prosecutors recommend former Manitoba reservist get 25-year sentence
Prosecutors in the United States are recommending a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba be sentenced to 25 years behind bars. Patrik Mathews, who is 28, pleaded guilty earlier to this...
Oct 04, 2021
Alistair Johnston, Nichelle Prince honoured as Canada Soccer's players of the month
TORONTO - Alistair Johnston and Nichelle Prince have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for September. Johnston was one of three who played every minute of Canada's three World Cup qualif...
Oct 04, 2021
Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan
Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...
Oct 04, 2021
Crosby, McDavid, Pietrangelo named to Canada's team for Beijing Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo have been named to Canada men's hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong confirmed the news in an interview with the NHL'...
Oct 04, 2021
Federal government could push provinces on vaccine mandate for workers, document says
OTTAWA - Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to ...
Oct 04, 2021
North Stars to open SJHL Showcase against Melville
The Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice in Warman Monday morning, bright and early for the SJHL Showcase at Legends Centre. An event featuring all 12 of the league's teams, the Stars will pla...
Oct 04, 2021
More than a dozen schools close in New Brunswick as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
FREDERICTON - Another sharp jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick is forcing more than a dozen schools to close. The growing number of closures follows reports on the weekend indicatin...
Oct 04, 2021
Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to bolster Canadian rugby team in World Cup bid
Canada is getting reinforcements for its World Cup qualifying showdown with Chile in the form of former captain Tyler Ardron. The 30-year-old from Lakefield, Ont., who plays in France for Castres Olym...
Oct 04, 2021
Riders remain a frustrating work in progress
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are discovering it's a long way to the top, if they want to win it all. The Riders 23-17 loss to Calgary was tough to swallow for a number of reasons. Calgary was coming o...
Oct 04, 2021
Pelican Lake First Nation, Witchekan Lake First Nation, Tolko Industries Launch Kitaskinaw Enterprises
Pelican Lake First Nation, Witchekan Lake First Nation, and Tolko Industries Ltd. (Tolko) recently announced the launch of Kitaskinaw Enterprises Ltd. (Kitaskinaw), which enhances the ability for Peli...
Oct 04, 2021