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Ottawa spends additional $80M on Inuvik airport upgrades
INUVIK, N.W.T. - The federal government is increasing its funding contribution for upgrades to an airport in the Northwest Territories by $80 million. It has now spent $230 million to extend and moder...
Jan 19, 2023

Sask RCMP ask for help to report sightings of wanted man
Saskatchewan RCMP and Correctional Services Canada (CSC) are asking for help to report sightings of 41-year-old Devon Ebach, who is unlawfully at large.Ebach stands 5-9 and weighs 220 lbs, with brown ...
Jan 19, 2023

Midfielder David Choiniere signs new multi-year deal with CPL champion Forge FC
HAMILTON - Attacking midfielder David Choiniere has signed a new multi-year contract with Forge FC. The 25-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., scored in Forge's 2-0 championship win over Atl...
Jan 19, 2023

Fired CF Montreal reserve squad coach apologizes for past social media comments
MONTREAL - A soccer coach who was fired this month over years-old Twitter comments suggesting the former premier of Quebec should be assassinated is publicly apologizing. Sandro Grande was named CF Mo...
Jan 19, 2023

Not guilty pleas entered in Mistawasis drug bust case
A Prince Albert woman, facing over 30 charges related to guns and drugs, is maintaining her innocence and opting to face trial. Faith Girourard, who was 30 at the time of her arrest earlier this month...
Jan 19, 2023

Federal government should direct RCMP to end use controversial neck hold: NDP leader
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino should push back against the RCMP continuing to use a controversial neck hold. Mendicino directed the RCMP to stop using t...
Jan 19, 2023

How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools
OTTAWA - Ground-penetrating radar is the technology behind the discoveries of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools, by providing communities with ...
Jan 19, 2023

NB State of the City Address coming up
The City of North Battleford plans to hold a State of the City Address coming up. The luncheon event will take place at the Tropical Inn conference room in North Battleford on Wednesday, March 8 from ...
Jan 19, 2023

Panthers coach Maurice fined for complaining about refs after loss to Leafs
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice US$25,000 after he complained about the officiating in his team's recent 5-4 overtime loss at Toronto. The Maple Leafs had seven p...
Jan 19, 2023

Saskatoon mom brings son’s murder back into public eye two years after his death
Susan Charlton has spent the past two years wondering what happened to her son after his remains were discovered in a fire outside of North Battleford.Jordon Daniel Boire's death has been ruled a homi...
Jan 19, 2023