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Canadian Chris Johnston vying for US$100,000 Bassmaster Elite top prize
The real fun has finally begun for Chris Johnston. The 31-year-old native of Peterborough, Ont., was among 86 anglers - and three Canadians, including his older brother, Cory -&nbs...
Jul 23, 2020
Melfort hosting blood donor clinic, COVID-19 protocols in place
An upcoming blood donor clinic in Melfort will goes as planned but will look a little different than usual.Canadian Blood Services will set up at the Kerry Vickar Centre from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monda...
Jul 23, 2020
Lightning storm leads to power outage in Central Sask.
A lightning storm over sections of central and northern Sask.Wednesday night, was responsible for many families choosing to head to bed early, or at least finding some creative ways to pass the time i...
Jul 23, 2020
Chief of defence staff Jonathan Vance announces impending retirement
OTTAWA - Gen. Jonathan Vance, who led the military through a major pivot after the war in Afghanistan, announced Wednesday he is stepping down as chief of the defence staff.The country's top soldier s...
Jul 23, 2020
Baseball is Back: New-look rotation and young core has Jays feeling optimistic
The road will be home for the Toronto Blue Jays over the course of the 2020 regular season, which kicks off Friday night at Tampa's Tropicana Field for Canada's lone Major League Baseball team. A prop...
Jul 23, 2020
A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program
OTTAWA - A timeline of events regarding the $912-million Canada Student Service Grant program, based on public events and statements from cabinet ministers, government officials, and WE Charity: ...
Jul 23, 2020
Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise
SEATTLE - The NHL's newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken. The expansion franchise unveiled its nickname Thursday, ending 19 months of speculation about whether the team might lean trad...
Jul 23, 2020
CJVR's Cal Gratton nominated for Canadian Country Music Award
Another accolade for CJVR music director Cal Gratton.He is nominated for a Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) for Music Director of the Year in a medium or small market.In May, Gratton won the Saskat...
Jul 23, 2020
Nutrien Children's Festival Online and Free in August
The Nutrien Children's Festival of Saskatchewan is an arts-based festival where our children play and learn.We cultivate a passion for curiosity and exploration in children through diversified and mul...
Jul 23, 2020
Toronto Arrows re-sign fly half Tayler Adams and 4 other players for 2021 season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have re-signed New Zealand fly half Tayler Adams and four other players. The Major League Rugby team has also brought Manuel Diana, Guiseppe du Toit, Leandro Leivas and Be...
Jul 23, 2020