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Centre for Gymnastics still looking at options after town says no to financial help
Editor's note: This story has been re-written to better reflect the distinction between the Nipawin Centre for Gymnastics and Athletic Development Ltd. and the Nipawin Revolution Gymnastics Club.The N...
Apr 17, 2023

Twenty-year-old arrested following stabbing death of teen on Surrey, B.C., bus
SURREY, B.C. - Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old man from Burnaby, B.C., in connection with the stabbing of a teenager on a Metro Vancouver transit bus last week. Seventeen-year-old Ethan Be...
Apr 17, 2023

Montreal Alouettes extend LB Brian Harelimana, Edmonton Elks sign DB Marcus Lewis
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed linebacker Brian Harelimana to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The six-foot-two, 228-pound Harelimana produced 12 defensive tackles and three sacks pl...
Apr 17, 2023

A healthy Leon Draisaitl can add playoff wallop to Edmonton's one-two punch
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl was a prolific, post-season playmaker for the Edmonton Oilers even with a high-ankle sprain less than a year ago. If the big centre can stay healthy through the 2023 NHL play...
Apr 17, 2023

Ohio officers won’t be charged in shooting of Jayland Walker
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio grand jury declined to indict eight police officers who fired dozens of rounds in the shooting death last year of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, the state's attorn...
Apr 17, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays recall OF Nathan Lukes, option OF Jordan Luplow to triple-A Buffalo
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes and optioned outfielder Jordan Luplow to triple-A affiliate Buffalo on Monday. Lukes will be active for Monday night's game against the...
Apr 17, 2023

Media question restrictions apply only to Alberta premier, cabinet ministers say
EDMONTON - Three Alberta cabinet ministers say the government's new question restriction policy for media applies only to Premier Danielle Smith. Kaycee Madu, Adriana LaGrange and Demetrios Nicolaides...
Apr 17, 2023

Nipawin Kinsmen Club fundraising for outdoor rink renovations
The Nipawin Kinsmen Club has officially announced their Pinedale outdoor rink renovation project.With the Town's approval of their plan at last week's council meeting, the Kinsmen have now begun fundr...
Apr 17, 2023

CF Montreal looks to break out of slump against Vaughan in Canadian Championship
MONTREAL - Amid a historically bad start to the season, CF Montreal turns to Wednesday's game in the first round of the Canadian Championship as an opportunity to generate some momentum. The first rou...
Apr 17, 2023

Canadian Championship represents unfinished business for CPL powerhouse Forge FC
Mark the Canadian Championship under unfinished business for CPL powerhouse Forge FC. The Hamilton-based club, which won the Canadian Premier League title in 2019, '20 and '22, and was runner-up in 20...
Apr 17, 2023