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Annual inflation rate up in March as gasoline prices rose, but core measures lower
Higher gasoline prices helped the annual inflation rate tick higher in March, but core inflation continued to cool for the month, raising the chances of an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in J...
Apr 16, 2024
Shovels stand by: Northeast likely to see some snow accumulations
Melfort and the northeast can expect some significant precipitation over the coming days. That includes another taste of winter. Brian Proctor of Environment and Climate Change Canada told northeastNO...
Apr 16, 2024
Three teens arrested in alleged high school hockey hazing in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Three 17-year-old boys have been arrested following alleged hazing involving a high school hockey team from rural Manitoba. RCMP say there are five complainants, ages 15 and 16, who were ro...
Apr 16, 2024
Canada faces CONCACAF champ Costa Rica with FIFA Futsal World Cup berth on the line
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Canada is one win away from qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup this fall in Uzbekistan. But to get there, the Canadian men will have to get past reigning CONCACAF champion C...
Apr 16, 2024
Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams
TORONTO - Lululemon says it is combining function and fashion in its first-ever summer kit for Canada's Olympians and Paralympians. The Canadian outfitter unveiled its kit for this summer's Paris Olym...
Apr 16, 2024
Veteran skip Brendan Bottcher parts ways with team after two seasons
Veteran skip Brendan Bottcher is looking for teammates after parting ways with the crew he has led for the past two years. Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, Ben Hebert and coach Paul Webster made a joint a...
Apr 16, 2024
Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors
Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Griffin said in a social media post t...
Apr 16, 2024
The Coyotes' troubled tenure in Arizona has come down to 1 last game before an expected move to Utah
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes dubbed Mullett Arena "The Party Barn" for its raucous, closed-quarters atmosphere. The NHL's smallest arena ended up being one of the franchise's biggest proble...
Apr 16, 2024
Interest growing in organizing a neighbourhood watch program in Melfort
A group of Melfort residents is gauging interest in setting up a neighbourhood watch program.A Melfort Neighbourhood Watch Facebook account has been organized by Dawn Quinn and has nearly 100 members ...
Apr 16, 2024
Nipawin fire crews battle pair of blazes
Monday night was a busy one for the Nipawin Fire Department (NFD). The first call happened during firefighter training, which had to be put on hold. Crews had to respond to a significant grass fire, b...
Apr 16, 2024