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Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker
TORONTO - When Leonard Miller was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves he knew he had a natural mentor in Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Miller made the Timberwolves' NBA opening day roster and was in Minn...
Oct 25, 2023

Flying Dust Councillor returning as popular character in season three of Shoresy
A councillor with the Flying Dust First Nation isn't quitting acting anytime soon.That's because Jon Mirasty is set to star in season three of Shoresy as Crave has once again renewed the hit hockey co...
Oct 25, 2023
Northlands College announces passing of respected Métis Elder
Mtis Elder Elie Fleury, a dedicated advocate of northern educational self-determination, cultures and language, has passed away. His passing was announced on Wednesday by Northlands College, where Fle...
Oct 25, 2023

Air Ronge council seeks trial agreement for video surveillance of village streets
Air Ronge council hopes to enter into a trial agreement with Liveable Cities to install cameras on light poles throughout the village.The topic was discussed at a regular council meeting this week, wh...
Oct 25, 2023

Whitecaps to square up against defending champs for 5th time as playoffs begin
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps begin their playoffs against the same opponent they faced to end their season. Vancouver heads down to California to take on Los Angeles FC on Saturday as part of a...
Oct 25, 2023

NHL Central Scouting names four Raiders as players to watch this season
A handful of Prince Albert Raiders players were recognized by NHL Central Scouting as players to watch ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft. On Wednesday, NHL Central Scouting released its Preliminary Players ...
Oct 25, 2023

'The war has begun': Quebec coroner hears of stalking, custody concerns in familicide
MONTREAL - A former work colleague of a Montreal woman who was killed along with her children by her estranged spouse in December 2019 told an inquiry Wednesday that he was following her despite a cou...
Oct 25, 2023
Sask. throne speech unveils Moe government’s agenda for 2023-24
While Premier Scott Moe maintained the Speech from the Throne delivered Wednesday held significant supports for some, he also said the reason there wasn't more in the document laying out his governmen...
Oct 25, 2023

Regulator to restart consultations on long-delayed drug-price reform guidelines
OTTAWA - The federal agency that regulates the price of patented medicines says it plans to relaunch consultations on the finer points of long-delayed drug-price reforms. The Patented Medicine Prices ...
Oct 25, 2023

Mac Neil becomes Canada's most decorated Pan Am Games athlete with fifth gold medal
SANTIAGO, Chile - Maggie Mac Neil became Canada's most decorated Pan American Games athlete with her fifth gold medal in the pool in Santiago, Chile. The 23-year-old from London, Ont., swam the butter...
Oct 25, 2023