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SIRT releases more details into James Smith death
A few more details into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old man on the James Smith Cree Nation have been shared by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT is ...
Apr 30, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White named MLS player of the month for April
NEW YORK - Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White has been named Major League Soccer's player of the month for April. White scored five goals over his three MLS appearances in April for league-leadin...
Apr 30, 2025

P.A. paramedics struck by car in Vegas face long recovery and mounting U.S. medical bills
The mother of a Prince Albert paramedic, one of two struck by a vehicle in Las Vegas, is happy to have her daughter recovering back in Saskatchewan, but the pressure of American medical bills is mount...
Apr 30, 2025

Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case
TORONTO - Canada's highest court is set to decide whether it will hear arguments in a trailblazing climate change lawsuit that could clarify whether governments are constitutionally required to tackle...
Apr 30, 2025

Evason named Canada coach, Huska among assistants for world hockey championship
CALGARY - Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's staff at the upcoming world hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Canada's coaching staff for the tournament on Wednesd...
Apr 30, 2025

Mustangs sign another defenceman for next season
The Melfort Mustangs have announced another signing for next season. The team has inked 2007-born defenceman Jake DeMone. (Melfort Mustangs/Facebook)The Lethbridge native had two goals and an assist i...
Apr 30, 2025

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieves
WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) - The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the "Johnny Hockey" nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NH...
Apr 30, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
The Carolina Hurricanes have reached a three-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall through the 2027-28 season. The team announced the signing Wednesday, a day after the Hurricanes clos...
Apr 30, 2025

Mental health trouble leads to public safety issues, Vancouver's mayor says
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says people are "sick and tired" of inquiries and reviews into the recurring pattern of people in a mental health crisis that become a public safety crisis. Sim say...
Apr 30, 2025

Peterman, Gallant thump Finland 13-2 at world mixed doubles curling championship
FREDERICTON - Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant closed in on a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 13-2 rout of Finland in Wednesday's early draw. Canada scor...
Apr 30, 2025