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‘It’s the whole deal for me:’ Micah Johnson joins Riders for third stint
The third time could prove to be the charm for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Micah Johnson."When the opportunity popped up and (Riders general manager Jeremy O'Day) let me know that bringing me bac...
Feb 21, 2023
Manitoba's Jones wins fourth straight at Tournament of Hearts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Manitoba's Jennifer Jones drew closer to the playoffs at the Canadian women's curling championships Tuesday with a 10-8 win over Kerry Galusha of Northwest Territories. Manitoba joine...
Feb 21, 2023
New methods find methane emissions underestimated
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to the government.The rese...
Feb 21, 2023
Tennis Canada head Downey announces retirement after Grand Slam, Davis Cup success
TORONTO - Tennis Canada president and chief executive officer Michael Downey announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the year. Canadian tennis players have enjoyed considerable success during D...
Feb 21, 2023
Liquor permit auctions half over, government raking in millions
The auction of liquor store permits is proving to be a cash cow for the Saskatchewan government.The first three auctions with a total of 17 permits netted more than $18 million for the province.The pe...
Feb 21, 2023
Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - President Joe Biden, returning on Tuesday to the Polish castle where he spoke shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, said the war had hardened Western resolve t...
Feb 21, 2023
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruises to win over Canada's Leylah Fernandez in Dubai
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates - World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Canada's Leylah Fernandez in second-round action Tuesday at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Fernandez, from La...
Feb 21, 2023
Montreal Alouettes sign veteran Canadians Vincent Desjardins, Jake Harty to deals
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and receiver Jake Harty to one-year deals Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. The six-foot-one, 275-pound Desjardins had ...
Feb 21, 2023
Saskatchewan methane emissions almost four times more than reported: research
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government.The research...
Feb 21, 2023
Cold temperatures hitting most communities north of Saskatoon
Northern Saskatchewan and parts of central Saskatchewan are under an extreme cold warning.The polar vortex, which is a large area of low pressure and cold air around the north pole, is expanding which...
Feb 21, 2023