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Hawks kick off 2024 with home showdown with Klippers
The Nipawin Hawks return from their holiday break Wednesday with a matchup against the Kindersley Klippers at the Centennial Arena.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) clubs are tied for fifth...
Jan 3, 2024
Melfort Mustangs bring back Tye Evans
The Melfort Mustangs have welcomed back a familiar face.Forward Tye Evans has returned to the team for the third time to finish out his SJHL career.The Grande Prairie, Alta. product had six goals and ...
Jan 3, 2024
RCMP investigating string of break-ins in Wadena area
A series of break-ins has RCMP in Wadena asking for your help.Nine break-ins were reported in Wadena and surrounding communities between Dec. 15 and 28, 2023.On Dec. 15, suspects broke into a funeral ...
Jan 3, 2024
Lions sign CFL-leading kick returner Terry Williams to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed returner and wide receiver Terry Williams to a two-year extension through the 2025 CFL season. Williams was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13. The Green...
Jan 3, 2024
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in deal brokered by UAE
Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war under a deal sponsored by the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home....
Jan 3, 2024
Nolan Thiessen appointed Curling Canada's new chief executive officer
OTTAWA - Nolan Thiessen has been named Curling Canada's new chief executive officer. He replaces Katherine Henderson, who left the organization in August to become Hockey Canada's CEO. Thiessen, a thr...
Jan 3, 2024
Canada's Abigail Strate leaps to World Cup bronze in ski jumping
VILLACH, Austria - Canada's Abigail Strate leapt to World Cup bronze in women's ski jumping on Wednesday in Austria. The Calgary native picked up 233.6 points in the normal hill event to land on the p...
Jan 3, 2024
Blue Jays general manager Atkins 'disappointed' that Ohtani went to Dodgers
General manager Ross Atkins is also disappointed that Shohei Ohtani didn't sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Atkins spoke with media today after the signings of centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier and utili...
Jan 3, 2024
Sakkari defeats Fernandez as Greece eliminates Canada at United Cup
SYDNEY, Australia - Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas helped Greece eliminate Canada from the United Cup with a 3-0 victory in group play on Wednesday. Sakkari saved four set points in the first se...
Jan 3, 2024
Canadian Ashley Lawrence named a finalist for FIFA FIFPro World 11 all-star team
Canadian Ashley Lawrence is a finalist for the FIFA FIFPro World 11, as voted on by more than 28,000 professional players from around the world. FIFA and FIFPro, which represents pro soccer players, r...
Jan 3, 2024