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VANCOUVER - Hearing the roar of the crowd in Rogers Arena last spring twigged Alex Edler's emotions. The longtime NHL defenceman had brought his daughter to watch a Canucks playoff game and the experi...

MONTREAL - Theo Bair says he's finally living a dream after an up-and-down road to one of Europe's top leagues. Once a top prospect in the Vancouver Whitecaps academy, the 25-year-old from Ottawa parl...

Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will at least have history on their side Saturday night when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan (8-7-1) can clinch second in the West Division and a...

Melfort and Nipawin are both looking for election employees for the upcoming municipal election. Director of Corporate Services in Melfort Lydia Steffen told northeastNOW they are looking to fill seve...

A big lottery win for a woman from Tisdale. Elaine Lumberjack won a $100,000 EXTRA prize in the Sept. 7 draw, but she didn't know it at first. Lumberjack said she was having coffee with her niece who ...

OTTAWA - The minister of mental health and addictions says there are not enough beds in jurisdictions across the country to support involuntary treatment for addictions and mental health. Ya'ara Saks ...

TORONTO - The CFL handed out fines to six different players on Friday. Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Stavros Katsantonis was fined for delivering a high hit on Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver...

The Melfort Mustangs hit the road north Friday, as they return to Flin Flon for the first time since late April.The Mustangs have already beaten their division rival Bombers once this season, during t...

The Nipawin Hawks will play one game over the Thanksgiving long weekend, and it's Friday in Yorkton against the Terriers.Nipawin is optimistic going into the contest as the team got a boost on their b...

Some turnover in local communities as more council nomination lists are being released. Carrot River will have a new mayor, as former councillor Carrie Neigel has been acclaimed in the role. Incumbent...