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Three Nipawin Hawks earn weekly SJHL awards
A big week for the Nipawin Hawks has left three of their players as SJHL weekly-award recipients. The Hawks have won four straight, including three on the road this past weekend. Nipawin beat Weyburn ...
Feb 24, 2025

Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence Dolan dies at 94
CLEVELAND (AP) - Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94. The Cleveland Guardians put out a statement Monday saying Dolan died Sunday night of...
Feb 24, 2025

Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor to work out at NFL combine
Count Daniel Jeremiah among those looking forward to seeing Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor work out at the NFL combine. The six-foot-two, 210-pound Ayomanor, of Medicine Hat, Alta., will be among the...
Feb 24, 2025

Former player Mackie appointed as CFLPA executive director
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The CFL Players' Association appointed David Mackie as its new executive director Monday. Mackie replaces Brian Ramsay, who left the organization in August to take on the same post...
Feb 24, 2025

Jagmeet Singh says he's still the right person to lead NDP despite falling support
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh says he's "absolutely" the right person to lead New Democrats into the next election despite the party's drop in support. A recent Leger poll suggests the NDP stands at just 14 ...
Feb 24, 2025

First Nations must not be forgotten amid Trump threats, outgoing Chief Picard says
MONTREAL - Indigenous people risk being pushed aside as Canada looks to defend itself against a possible trade war with the United States, says an outgoing regional chief of the Assembly of First Nati...
Feb 24, 2025

Seized moose meat taken to Humboldt food bank
Patrons of the Humboldt Food Bank have a welcome bonus in the form of 150 pounds of moose meat.The meat was delivered to the food bank by conservation officers on February 12, who had seized it from t...
Feb 24, 2025

Quotes marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
OTTAWA - The world marked the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Monday. Here are some quotes: "Despite the immense pain and devastation that they have endured, the Ukrain...
Feb 24, 2025

Iconic history, uncertain future: Melfort Water Tower approaching 100 years
A well-known landmark is quickly approaching its 100th anniversary in the community.According to the Melfort & District Museum's archives, the water tower was purchased from the Prince Albert Peni...
Feb 24, 2025

Melfort Mustangs now the fifth ranked team in Canada
The Melfort Mustangs have climbed one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's (CJHL) Top 20 ranking. The Mustangs are now ranked fifth in the nation, after earning five of a possible six points la...
Feb 24, 2025