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House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right co...
Nov 14, 2023

'Happiest moment of my life': P.A. family escapes Gaza unscathed
A Prince Albert man will soon be reunited with his family who were trapped in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict.Abdullah Algherbawi's wife, three sons, and daughter officially crossed the border i...
Nov 14, 2023

CFL commissioner Ambrosie says he still has energy to remain in current post
HAMILTON - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie isn't going anywhere. The 60-year-old Winnipeg native has held the job since 2017 and said Tuesday he has no immediate plans to step away. "I feel like we're...
Nov 14, 2023

Forget playoff beard, Als quarterback Cody Fajardo winning with playoff moustache
HAMILTON - Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo's playoff moustache is getting some love at the Grey Cup. "Have you seen his moustache?" said veteran Als offensive lineman Kristian Matte, drawi...
Nov 14, 2023

Matt Chapman declines Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer, remains a free agent
TORONTO - Third baseman Matt Chapman has declined the Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer and remains a free agent. Chapman was one of seven players who turned down US$20.325-million qualifying offers...
Nov 14, 2023

Swift Current suspends head coach indefinitely for violation of WHL conduct code
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Swift Current Broncos have suspended head coach Devan Praught indefinitely due to an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League's standards of conduct, the team announce...
Nov 14, 2023

North West College honours scholarship recipients at Meadow Lake campus
Many North West College Meadow Lake campus students were recognized for their efforts with Entrance Scholarships at a recent ceremony. A total of $71,750 in entrance scholarships was awarded to 159 st...
Nov 14, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Trudeau, Eby announce $1 billion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - A lithium-ion battery cell production plant costing more than $1 billion will be built in Maple Ridge, B.C. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier David Eby jointly announced th...
Nov 14, 2023

Make Spirits Bright for Saskatchewan Children in Hospital with Your Donation to JPCHF This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation kicks off its 10th Annual Making Spirits Bright campaign, spreading joy and making a lasting impact on the lives of Saskat...
Nov 14, 2023

Michigan judge says Trump stays on primary ballot, rejecting challenge under insurrection clause
DETROIT (AP) - A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will remain on the state's primary ballot, dealing a blow to the effort to stop Trump's candidacy with a Civil War-era ...
Nov 14, 2023