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Nations gather at Chief Joseph Custer reserve
Chiefs, veterans and other dignitaries were drummed into the main tent at the Chief Joseph Custer grounds in Prince Albert Monday morning. The Prince Albert Grand Council is once again hosting the Gat...
Aug 28, 2023

Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say
MONTREAL - Researchers of domestic violence say Canadians should be aware of the signs someone they know may harm members of their own family. Their comments come after a man and two children were fou...
Aug 28, 2023

Okanagan, B.C., transitions to fire recovery, as tally of burned properties hits 189
KELOWNA, B.C. - Officials say the number of properties around Lake Okanagan destroyed or suffering significant wildfire damage has increased to 189, up from 181, as the region in B.C.'s southern Inter...
Aug 28, 2023

Sask. sees highest percentage agree with parental consent for pronoun change: Poll
It appears that people in Saskatchewan are split on whether a parent's consent should be required for a child's pronoun change at school, but more lean toward "yes" in Saskatchewan than in other provi...
Aug 28, 2023

A look at how 'Period Poverty' affects Saskatchewan
With inflation skyrocketing across the country, the use of facilities to help those in need is reaching an all-time high. With increasing pressure on household budgets, personal hygiene products are o...
Aug 28, 2023

September will be warmer than normal in Saskatchewan, climatologist says
It looks like this year's summer break will end on a hot note.The forecast for Regina predicts temperatures will hover around 30 C for most of the week and there's not a drop of rain in sight.David Ph...
Aug 28, 2023

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change pronouns
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - California's attorney general sued a Southern California school district Monday over its recently adopted policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children chan...
Aug 28, 2023

Feds mull stopgap plan for formula shortage before overhauling approval process: docs
OTTAWA - An internal memo shows the federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to store shelves while it overhauls the way it is regulated to prevent future shortages...
Aug 28, 2023

N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories legislature is to meet later today to discuss delaying a territorial election set for October because of wildfires. The territory is scheduled to go to the poll...
Aug 28, 2023

Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional tryout agreements ahead of training camp. It's Gagner's third stint with the Alberta club, being draft...
Aug 28, 2023