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Ice Wolves coach calls sudden end of SJHL season 'tough'
La Ronge Ice Wolves Head Coach Kevin Kaminski said the cancellation of the remainder of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season is "just sad all-around.""It's tough on the kids, it's tough...
Mar 23, 2021
Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'
WASHINGTON - Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said "we have ...
Mar 23, 2021
Stanley Mission RCMP seeking 'dangerous' man wanted for aggravated assault
UPDATE: Stanley Mission RCMP announced at 5:30 p.m. on March 23 that Robyn Clifford Mckenzie is now in custody.-Stanley Mission RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating a wanted man. Accordin...
Mar 23, 2021
Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal Liberals will table a budget on April 19. It will be the first federal budget in more than two years, after the government opted not to int...
Mar 23, 2021
Oilers have 'up-tempo' practice after an unexpected off-day due to game postponement
MONTREAL - The American-based NHL divisions have dealt with postponement challenges due to COVID-19 concerns this season. Now it's the Canadian-based North Division's turn. The NHL was expected to pro...
Mar 23, 2021
AP sources: NWHL adding 7th team by expanding to Montreal
The National Women's Hockey League is adding a seventh team by expanding into Montreal next season, two people with direct knowledge of the league's board of governors' approved plan told The Associat...
Mar 23, 2021
China slams Canada's treatment of First Nations in response to sanctions
OTTAWA - China lashed out Tuesday against Canada and other western countries saying they have no right to criticize the regime's human-rights record, considering their own. The criticism was part of t...
Mar 23, 2021
In French woods, rivals take aim at senator's WWI research
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal - and academic backlash....
Mar 23, 2021
SJHL announces cancellation of 2020-21 season
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their proposal for a hub city return to play has been rejected by the Saskatchewan government.In a release Tuesday morning, the league made t...
Mar 23, 2021
Men of the North planning four-day sacred fire in April
Men of the North are hopeful they can move ahead with a Family Support Awareness Campaign in April.The campaign, which includes a four-day sacred fire and multiple solidarity walks, was intended to be...
Mar 23, 2021