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Melfort Trade Alliance seeking memberships to become a chamber of commerce
The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) is looking for businesses to sign up for a membership in the organization.The MTA is looking to become a chamber of commerce, something Melfort hasn't had since 2018 w...
Jul 21, 2020

More woes for Whitecaps as starting goalkeeper is sidelined with broken thumb
The Vancouver Whitecaps' depleted roster took another blow Tuesday with news that starting goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has a broken left thumb. Crepeau was injured in a 54th-minute goalmouth c...
Jul 21, 2020

'I have to see': Trump threatens to linger longer, regardless of November vote
WASHINGTON - Because it's 2020, anyone anxious about this fall's presidential election has a new problem to worry about: the possibility that a defeated Donald Trump won't be willing to leave the West...
Jul 21, 2020

Manitoba and Saskatchewan offer financial support to be chosen as CFL hub
WINNIPEG - A bidding war erupted Monday as the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan offered up public money to convince the Canadian Football League to set up a one-city, abbreviated season. Manit...
Jul 21, 2020

Nipekamew Sand Cliffs River Floats
We are planning the Nipekamew Sand Cliffs River Floats THIS SATURDAY, JULY 25!Everyone is welcome!Meet Location: Air Ronge Co-op Time: 11:30am What to Bring: Floaty, Bug Spray, Water, Sunscreen, life ...
Jul 21, 2020

Healthy Sleep Behaviors As a Family During a Pandemic
There's no question that screens are consuming more and more of our kids' time and attention. Only 38% of Canadian children and youth (aged 5-17 years old) are meeting the recommended screen time guid...
Jul 21, 2020

Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump acknowledged a "big flareup" of COVID-19 cases, but divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans and differences with Democrats posed fresh challenges f...
Jul 21, 2020

US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department on Tuesday accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firm...
Jul 21, 2020

Toronto FC ties New England 0-0, advances at MLS is Back Tournament
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Toronto FC tied the New England Revolution 0-0 Tuesday morning to book its ticket to the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament Toronto remained atop Group C with...
Jul 21, 2020

Going in the water again: 'Jaws' boat clone supports sharks
The Orca is headed back to the waters of New England, but this time, its mission isn't to hunt sharks. It's to help save them. A group of ocean advocates and movie buffs is turning an old lobster fish...
Jul 21, 2020