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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 13, 2021

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 13, 2021

'The Queen's Gambit,' 'Ted Lasso' vie for Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Crown" and "Ted Lasso," among the TV shows that helped distract America during an oppressive pandemic year, are in the hunt for Emmy recognition. The nominations for the 73rd P...
Jul 12, 2021

Oilers acquire veteran defenceman Duncan Keith in trade with Chicago
EDMONTON - Veteran defenceman Duncan Keith wanted to be closer to home, and the Edmonton Oilers appeared to be the right fit. The Oilers acquired Keith and forward Tim Soderlund from the Chicago Black...
Jul 12, 2021

‘I was excited about the opportunity’: Former NFLer Lynch arrives at Riders camp
After waiting to see what options awaited him, Paxton Lynch is ready to try and get back on the horse in the CFL.The Denver Broncos' first-round pick in 2016 made his Saskatchewan Roughriders training...
Jul 12, 2021

At least one dead after construction crane collapses in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA, B.C. - The RCMP say at least one person is dead and others are injured after a crane collapsed at a construction site in downtown Kelowna, B.C. The Mounties say they responded to the collapse...
Jul 12, 2021

MLB makes $100M commitment to increase Black participation
DENVER (AP) - Major League Baseball will give at least $100 million over 10 years to the Players Alliance and help raise an additional $50 million aimed at increasing the number of Blacks playing the ...
Jul 12, 2021

More artists than ever for Back Alley Tour in Melfort
This year's Back Alley Tour in Melfort will be the biggest ever.There are over 30 artists and vendors that will be set-up behind the Northern Lights Gallery to showcase their work on Thursday from 2 p...
Jul 12, 2021

Every Day is Beach Day
Prince Albert National Park maintains a number of beaches throughout the park, some accessible by car and others only by canoe or boat. The beaches range from wide stretches of fine sand with gentle s...
Jul 12, 2021

Canadian Premier League teams to return to home markets at end of July
The Canadian Premier League announced the home-market portion of its schedule on Monday, with teams set to play 20 more matches each through the end of the regular season on Nov. 6. The third-year lea...
Jul 12, 2021