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Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There...
Apr 21, 2020
La Loche COVID-19 situation 'under control' as contact tracing continues
The province reported four new cases of COVID-19 today and two of those are in the North. According to Northern medical health officer, Dr. Rim Zayed, the village of La Loche itself, remains at five p...
Apr 21, 2020 (La Loche Facebook)
CFL draft prospect Brissett has valuable asset to guide him through process
Dejon Brissett has a valuable asset to help guide him through the CFL draft process. The University of Virginia receiver's younger brother, Oshae, is a guard/forward on a two-way d...
Apr 21, 2020
SJHL taking remainder of Canalta Cup playoffs to Playstation 4
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday, April 21 that playoffs are coming back in a virtual environment.The league said teams are currently being created on the EA Sports NH...
Apr 21, 2020 The Melfort Mustangs (blue and green) were leading the Estevan Bruins (white and yellow) 3-1 in their best-of-seven quarter-final series. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)
'Easy way out': Amundrud, Grant react to University of Lethbridge shutting down hockey programs
A total of 52 student-athletes, as well as numerous staff members were affected by the announcement on Monday, April 20 that the University of Lethbridge was shutting down its men's and women's hockey...
Apr 21, 2020 Michael Grant (left) had played two seasons at the University of Lethbridge, while Nik Amundrud (right) had just finished his first. (submitted photo/MPP Photography)
NEOSS selling Mother's Day gift boxes full of products from local businesses
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is offering a chance to shop from home for Mother's Day, while still supporting local businesses.NEOSS put together Mother's Day gift boxes with a vari...
Apr 21, 2020 (Facebook/North East Outreach and Support Services)
Connor Bedard excited to suit up with Pats as youngest player in WHL
TORONTO - There won't be any surprises Wednesday when it comes to the No. 1 selection at the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The Regina Pats announced Tuesday they will be selecting forw...
Apr 21, 2020
Premier to address Saskatchewan, lay out Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
Premier Scott Moe is set to address the province tomorrow and introduce the government's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on April 23. The provincial address will be televised and broadcast live on April 22 ...
Apr 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (submitted photo/Province of Saskatchewan)
Dylan Cozens, Adam Beckman finalists for WHL's top player award
CALGARY - Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens and Spoken Chiefs forward Adam Beckman were named finalists for the Western Hockey League's Four Broncos Trophy that goes the season's most valuabl...
Apr 21, 2020
Jason Spezza believes rocky season will benefit young Maple Leafs
Jason Spezza believes the Maple Leafs' turbulent first 70 games of 2019-20 will pay dividends down the road. And the veteran Toronto centre wants to be part of whatever's to come. "We certai...
Apr 21, 2020