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CP NewsAlert: Trump responds to Trudeau's resignation with dig about 51st state
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump says Justin Trudeau resigned because he knows the U.S. will not put up with trade deficits with Canada and says many Canadians would love being the 51st state...
Jan 06, 2025

Congress convenes to certify Trump's election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress convened Monday under heavy security and a snowstorm to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election, the legacy of Jan. 6 leaving an extraordinary fact: The candidate wh...
Jan 06, 2025

Toronto Argonauts trade veteran offensive tackle Allen to B.C. Lions
The B.C. Lions shored up their offensive line Monday, acquiring veteran American tackle Dejon Allen from the Toronto Argonauts. The six-foot-two, 300-pound Allen was the CFL's outstanding lineman in 2...
Jan 06, 2025

Toronto forward Max Domi fined $5,000 for elbowing Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway
TORONTO - The NHL has fined Toronto forward Max Domi US$5,000 for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway during the Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime win Sunday. Domi received an elbowing minor ...
Jan 06, 2025

Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor. Here are some quotes: "Canadians deserve a real choice in the next...
Jan 06, 2025

In his words: Justin Trudeau on his resignation as Liberal leader
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he plans to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister once the party has chosen his replacement. He's asked the Liberal party presiden...
Jan 06, 2025

Meskanaw Snowmobile Rally
There is a Snowmobile Rally Saturday, January 25 starting at the Meskanaw Hall with registration starting at 10 a.m.See the poster for details.Meskanaw is east of Melfort on Highway 41.
Jan 06, 2025

Mustangs remain second ranked team in Canada
Despite a 17-game winning streak, the Melfort Mustangs are not the top-ranked team in the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The Mustangs, however, remain ranked number two in the nation with a 28-4-0-0 r...
Jan 06, 2025

Rollover, carbon monoxide calls keep Nipawin Fire Department busy
It was a busy end of 2024 and start to 2025 for the Nipawin Fire Department. Crews were called out to a false alarm Christmas Day and were kept on their toes throughout the holidays. They responded to...
Jan 06, 2025

Second attempt to free ship stuck in St. Lawrence River could take place Wednesday
MONTREAL - A second attempt to free a ship that ran aground on Christmas Eve in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal could take place Wednesday morning. The Canadian Coast Guard says part of t...
Jan 06, 2025