North Battleford is proposing a long-term overhaul of its trail network aimed at improving safety and better connecting neighbourhoods with the river valley.The city's newly released Trails Master Plan lays out a roadmap for future upgrades and expansions to its system of more than 35 kilometres of urban and river vall...

A climb up a tree wasn't enough to avoid RCMP after a wanted man fled into the woods on Thunderchild First Nation over the weekend.Turtleford RCMP were conducting routine patrols around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 when they located a vehicle at a residence on Thunderchild First Nation linked to a wanted individual. Off...

The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ahead.The local swim club is wrapping up its short-course season with upcoming appearances at junior provincials in Moos...

Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communities on Tuesday, halting mail delivery for the day due to unsafe conditions. A yellow alert has also been issued for the ...

The Canadian men's hockey team beat the Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy, winning 4-3 in overtime.Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal for Canada.Canadian captain Sidney Crosby left the ice with an injury in the second period.Canada's opponent in the semifinal has not yet been determined...

Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus.Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on social media this morning, saying he is honoured to welcome Jeneroux as the newest member of the Liberal caucus.Jeneroux suddenly announced plans to resign in Novembe...

Drivers heading out on the roads and highways in Saskatchewan on Wednesday will want to use plenty of caution.The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was recommending against travel on many highways around the province, particularly areas east of Saskatoon, after a significant snowstorm blew into the province on Tuesday, brin...

In the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., many are questioning whether a similar tragedy could happen locally.Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier said these incidents force police agencies to reflect on their readiness."We continually have discussions about it not being a matter of if, it's mo...

People driving between Prince Albert and Saskatoon along the divided Highway 11 or who enjoy performances at the EA Rawlinson Centre can include former resident, MLA and provincial minister Eldon Lautermilch in their gratitude. Following his passing on February 9, former premier Lorne Calvert said he and Lautermilch w...

Online bargain hunters across Saskatchewan are being encouraged to update their bookmarks as one of the province's largest internet auction platforms unveils a new name and website.The auction site, previously operating under several different names depending on the region, has consolidated under one all-encompassing d...

MONTREAL - A Quebec man who drowned his two children in October 2022 has told a jury he has no memory of the day they died. Kamaljit Arora is testifying in his own defence for a second day at his murder trial in Laval, Que., a suburb north of Montreal....

Old Man Winter doled out a medley of punishment across Canada on Wednesday as freezing rain encased southern Ontario, cold and snow swept across the Prairies and heavy snow blanketed the East Coast. In southwestern Ontario, strong winds and ice buildu...

OTTAWA - Advocates say the federal government should listen to young people as it takes on the problem of online harms. The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights says in a new report today, that current systems aren't protecting young people ...

OTTAWA - Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus - and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing him of betraying voters in his Edmonton riding. Jeneroux's decision to cross the floor...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney returning to B.C. week after mass shooting Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today, less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the v...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister begins selling a budget today that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts, and construction delays for care homes, student housing and a cancer centre. Brend...

The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard ice. But elite skaters also fight injuries, much like the rest of us who work out, go to the gym or swim to stay fit. "No athlete at this ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers still alive but trapped Tuesday after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California mountains that left 10 other skier...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink was specifically targeting family members, killing an ex-wife and son as many fans dived for cover while a handful rushed the shooter to stop...

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle towards the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said th...

LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations, triggering a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the nation's April presidential and congressiona...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. The Salvadoran nation...