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Amid fishing deaths, calls rise for small boats to have stability checks
HALIFAX - As Canadian fishers continue to die when their boats capsize in frigid waters, a debate is surfacing over why clear rules aren't in place to ensure basic stability of vessels that face ocean...
Jan 12, 2023

Canada's Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards
Canada midfielder Jessie Fleming and coach Bev Priestman have been shortlisted for the Best FIFA Football Awards. Fleming is one of 14 nominees for the Best FIFA Women's Player. Her opposition include...
Jan 12, 2023

Pillen names Ricketts to US Senate seat vacated by Sasse
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - In one of his first acts as Nebraska's governor, Republican Jim Pillen on Thursday named to the state's vacant U.S. Senate seat the former governor who helped him get elected. Pil...
Jan 12, 2023

White House: Classified documents found at Biden's home
WASHINGTON (AP) - Documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden's time as vice president were found at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, the White House said Thursday, days after it was ...
Jan 12, 2023

RCMP investigating attempted abduction in Warman
Warman parents are on high alert after an abduction attempt in the community on Wednesday.According to the RCMP, a female youth was approached near a community centre at approximately 3 p.m.Police res...
Jan 12, 2023

Star Blanket Cree Nation to reveal ‘discovery’ at site of residential school
The Star Blanket Cree Nation is to hold a media conference Thursday to discuss what it calls a "recent discovery" at the former site of the Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School near Lebret.That town i...
Jan 12, 2023

Saturday Scripture and a Ski
St. Alban's Anglican Cathedral is offering 'Scripture & A Ski' starting Saturday, January 14th at The Knotty Pine Bistro, Little Red River Park.Scripture: 11:00 a.m. - noon.Ski: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 ...
Jan 12, 2023

Elder's Tea and Social
The Marguerite Riel Centre is hosting an Elders tea and social, sharing stories and Bingo, January 13th.See the poster for details.
Jan 12, 2023

Rights group releases scathing report on Canada's violations of Indigenous rights
NEW YORK - A leading human rights group says Canada is failing to address long-standing abuses, delivering a scathing rebuke of what it calls the federal government's inadequate climate policy and vio...
Jan 12, 2023

Canada's Katherine Sebov qualifies for Australian Open main draw
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's Katherine Sebov has made it into the main draw of the Australian Open. The Toronto native defeated Switzerland's Simona Waltert 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday in the final round ...
Jan 12, 2023