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NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's Psyche spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a six-year journey to a rare metal-covered asteroid. Most asteroids tend to be rocky or icy, and this is the first explorat...
Oct 13, 2023

Twin Rivers Curling Club sees strong turnout for winter season
The curling season officially got underway this week at North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club, and if early numbers are any indication, it looks to be another busy year at the Northland Power Cu...
Oct 13, 2023

Mélanie Joly visiting Israel to reaffirm support, push for humanitarian aid passage
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister has arrived in Tel Aviv as she visits Israel and Jordan to hold talks on the impacts of Hamas' attack on Israel and the deteriorating humanitarian situation ...
Oct 13, 2023

Japan overwhelms Canadian men en route to 4-1 win in men's soccer friendly
NIIGATA, Japan - Ao Tanaka scored twice as Japan, showing its class, overwhelmed Canada 4-1 in a men's soccer friendly Friday. The Japanese, the top-ranked team in Asia at No. 19, were well-organized ...
Oct 13, 2023

RCMP aware of social media threats to Jewish community, calls for vigilance
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it's aware of social media posts threatening the Jewish community in Canada, calling it a time for "increased vigilance." The statement comes as several Canadian polices forces,...
Oct 13, 2023

Canadian universities face challenges navigating Israel-Hamas war
MONTREAL - In the days since Hamas launched violent attacks on Israel, Canadian universities have been grappling with how to address a deeply divisive subject that has sparked grief, anger and heated ...
Oct 13, 2023

In the news today: Canadian doctor trapped in Gaza, Convoy trial in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canadian doctor trapped in Gaza helps at hospital A Canadian doctor trapped in ...
Oct 13, 2023

A teacher dies and 2 people are wounded in a stabbing in a French school. Terrorism is suspected
PARIS (AP) - A man armed with a knife killed a teacher and wounded another teacher and a security guard on Friday at a high school in northern France, an attack being investigated as potential terrori...
Oct 13, 2023

Opioid addictions & deaths prompt North Sask. bands lawsuit against government
Lack of access to the support needed to combat the opioid crisis has prompted the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation bands to file a class action lawsuit against the government ...
Oct 13, 2023

Raiders host Hitmen to kick off busy weekend
Fresh off a pair of wins in Alberta, the Prince Albert Raiders (4-3) get set to host the Calgary Hitmen (2-5) Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre.It's the start of a busy stretch for the green and g...
Oct 13, 2023