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CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship
TORONTO - CF Montreal finally had something to celebrate Wednesday, defeating Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play. Goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was the...
Apr 30, 2025

Reschny's OT winner lifts Canada past Czechia 3-2 in U18 hockey worlds quarterfinal
ALLEN - Cole Reschny scored the game-tying and game-winning goals in leading Canada to a 3-2 overtime win over Czechia on Wednesday in the quarterfinal of the under-18 men's world hockey championship....
Apr 30, 2025

Canada faced America's pressure before — Diefenbaker's story is a reminder to stand tall
As the dust settles and Canadians reflect on the new Liberal minority government, many felt as though this election was a consequential one for the country.Nowhere in history has an American leader tr...
Apr 30, 2025

New school reaches completion in La Loche
The new Ntlazt Elementary School in La Loche is complete. This marks the culmination of a project aimed at providing a modern and culturally enriched learning environment for students in the region."C...
Apr 30, 2025

Northern leaders react to Belanger's federal win
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson believes the federal election results on Monday were good for Northern Saskatchewan. "I think it will probably make a huge difference to have ...
Apr 30, 2025

Potential warm record-breaking temps in the forecast for parts of Sask.
A 'pretty large' upper ridge that is currently over the Pacific is moving onshore and headed to Saskatchewan later this week. It will be centered over the province by Saturday and bring with it unseas...
Apr 30, 2025

Local golf courses opening for the season over the coming days
Winter is a memory, and golf season is now upon us. Several local courses are opening over the next two days, including the Golf Club which will open on Thursday at 9 am.Meanwhile, the Melfort Golf an...
Apr 30, 2025

Council in Nipawin gives first reading to the new Official Community Plan
The final review of Nipawin's Official Community Plan (OCP) has been reviewed by town council. They gave it first reading at their latest council meeting on April 28. "An Official Community Plan is a ...
Apr 30, 2025

Bruce Fanjoy, retired businessman, says he defeated Poilievre by listening to voters
OTTAWA - Bruce Fanjoy says he achieved something unexpected in Monday's election - the defeat of a high-profile Conservative leader in his own riding - simply by showing up on doorsteps and paying att...
Apr 30, 2025

Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by the CFL for a series of doping infractions. The Queen's defensive lineman was Edmonton's second-round pick in Tuesday...
Apr 30, 2025