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MTACC hires McComber as Executive Director
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) has filled its vacant Executive Director position. Lorana McComber has been named to the position following the departure of Cal Gratton last Aug...
Feb 11, 2025

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the spread of deadly fentanyl. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brosseau...
Feb 11, 2025

Reports: Raptors sign newly acquired Ingram to three-year, $120-million extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Brandon Ingram to a three-year, US$120-million contract extension, according to multiple media reports. ESPN, which first reported the signing, says the deal ...
Feb 11, 2025

Catholic Diocese of Prince George, B.C., settles abuse lawsuit for $3.4M: lawyer
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man who says he was sexually abused by a teacher in the 1990s has reached a $3.4-million settlement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George and St. Thomas More ...
Feb 11, 2025

Jordan Binnington gets nod in goal for Canada in 4 Nations opener
MONTREAL - Jordan Binnington will open the 4 Nations Face-Off in the spotlight. Head coach Jon Cooper announced the St. Louis Blues goaltender will start for Canada against Sweden when the countries r...
Feb 11, 2025

New cancer treatment program available in Saskatchewan
For cervical cancer patients in Saskatchewan, the new Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Gynecological Brachytherapy program is a game changer. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) announced Tuesday th...
Feb 11, 2025

Insigne comes on late in Toronto FC's 1-0 loss to Colorado in Florida friendly
Toronto FC conceded an 84th-minute goal in a 1-0 loss Tuesday to the Colorado Rapids in an MLS pre-season friendly that once again saw Italian star Lorenzo Insigne not figure in the initial starting 1...
Feb 11, 2025

Meta's $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge was presented with details today of a $9-million settlement that Facebook's parent company has agreed to pay in a class-action lawsuit over alleged privacy violations. Superi...
Feb 11, 2025

Mustangs' Roberts recognized as RBC Community Ambassador
During this past week's busy stretch for the Melfort Mustangs, one of their players was recognized for his efforts in giving back to the community.Ahead of Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Weyburn Red Win...
Feb 11, 2025

B.C. college basketball championships moved after alleged abuse of trans player
The B.C. women's college basketball championship is being relocated from a school whose coach and players allegedly mistreated a transgender opponent. A spokesman for the Pacific Western Athletic Asso...
Feb 11, 2025