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Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first woman elected grand chief of Quebec Cree Nation
CHISASIBI, Que. - Mandy Gull-Masty has become the first woman to be elected grand chief of Quebec's Cree Nation. Gull-Masty won 64 per cent of the vote in a run-off election held Thursday, defeating P...
Jul 30, 2021
Deadline day for inquiry's final report on eco groups and Alberta energy industry
EDMONTON - Friday was the deadline for a public inquiry into what the Alberta government says is foreign funding of environmental groups who want to curtail energy development - an investigation laude...
Jul 30, 2021
B.C. readies response ahead of second heat wave expected this weekend
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is gearing up to respond to another heat wave by taking several steps including opening civic centres that would otherwise be closed so people can escape to a cool place i...
Jul 30, 2021
Rugby Canada condemns criticism of 7s team, with some coming from within
Rugby Canada has condemned "inappropriate comments" aimed at the women's rugby sevens team after its disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics. The fact that some of the comments came from withi...
Jul 30, 2021
Successful summer fun fest in Melfort, four weeks remain in playground program
The City of Melfort had a better turn-out than expected for their summer fun fest on Wednesday.In the past, the event was called the mid-summer splash bash and was held at the Burke playground accordi...
Jul 30, 2021
Judge seeks more evidence, delays bail ruling for suspect in Montreal kidnapping case
MONTREAL - A judge has put off a decision on a bail request from one of three men accused in an alleged abduction that triggered an Amber Alert in Montreal this week, saying she needs more evidence be...
Jul 30, 2021
Riders veterans find joy in unique training camp
Despite a camp filled with restrictions and smouldering days, members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders found joy in returning to the field.Thursday marked the final day of practice during the Riders 20...
Jul 30, 2021
Canada’s women setting great example for girls in Tokyo, says Regina sports organization
Canada's entire medal haul at the Olympics has been reeled in by women so far and that has a leader in Regina's sporting community thrilled with what she's seeing in Tokyo.Kaylan Berg is the CEO of Gi...
Jul 30, 2021
Riders sell out first game back since 2019
A sea of green will wash over Mosaic Stadium next week.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their first game of the 2021 CFL season - a clash with the B.C. Lions on Aug. 6 - has officially been sold...
Jul 30, 2021
Another 56 new cases reported in Saskatchewan, 448 currently active in province
Another 56 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today in Saskatchewan, 24 of which were reported in Northern zones of the province.Along with the 22 new recoveries also reported by the province, this b...
Jul 30, 2021