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With Morocco game left, Alphonso Davies says Canadian men not done yet at World Cup
UMM ALL 'AL, Qatar - Alphonso Davies says Canada came to the World Cup to make history - and it isn't done yet. The 41st-ranked Canadians turned heads in a narrow 1-0 loss to No. 2 Belgium and made hi...
Nov 29, 2022

Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians
OTTAWA - Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to explain why Canada is still barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan. Conservative Sen. Salma Atau...
Nov 29, 2022

Trudeau expresses support for Chinese protesters as show of dissent roils Beijing
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says everyone in China should be allowed to express themselves amid protests over severe COVID-19 restrictions. Crowds in China angered by the controls have call...
Nov 29, 2022

Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...
Nov 29, 2022

Curling Canada looking for new title sponsor of the Brier, starting in 2024
OTTAWA - Curling Canada is looking for a new title sponsor of the Canadian men's curling championship. The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, set for March 3-12 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., will be the ...
Nov 29, 2022

When the Snow Falls: Top Saskatchewan Winter Destinations
While Saskatchewan is blanketed in white, strap on some cross-country skis or skates, hit the trails on your snowmobile or stay cosy by the fire with some hot chocolate. Embrace the snowy season at so...
Nov 29, 2022

Spiritwood Skating Club Christmas Skate
Join us next Sunday for Spiritwood Skating Club's annual Christmas Skate!See the poster below for details.
Nov 29, 2022

Mid-year report forecasts $1.1-billion surplus for Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Saskatchewan's economy continues to be on the upswing.In the mid-year financial report issued Tuesday, the provincial government forecast a surplus of $1.1 billion for 2022-23. That's up $50 million f...
Nov 29, 2022

Mid-year financial update expected Tuesday
It's unlikely to make as big a splash as the first-quarter update, but the Saskatchewan government is poised to release its financial update for the first half of the fiscal year late Tuesday morning....
Nov 29, 2022

China launches 3 astronauts to complete space station
BEIJING (AP) - China launched a rocket Tuesday carrying three astronauts to complete construction of the country's permanent orbiting space station. The crew of the Shenzhou-15 will overlap for severa...
Nov 29, 2022