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Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL’s Walter Cup
OTTAWA - Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4.The championship game featured two f...
May 20, 2026 Montreal Victoire forward Abby Roque (11) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates during third period PWHL Walter Cup final hockey action in Ottawa, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
PBO says Canadian governments to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
The federal budget watchdog says Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this summer.That includes money from all levels of government, with the federal government contributing $4...
May 20, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney reacts after drawing Canada's name from a pot at the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Image Credit: Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)
Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan
Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed the annual rate of inflation up to 2.8 per cent in April, Statistics Canada said Tuesday - the fastest pace of price hikes in almost two years...
May 19, 2026 Diesel prices are seen at a gas station in Montreal on Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Missing teen found deceased near Pelican Narrows
Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating the death of a missing Ontario teenager after human remains discovered near Pelican Narrows were identified as 16-year-old Jay'siiah We...
May 18, 2026 (Image Credit: submitted/RCMP)
No HIV emergency declaration needed for Saskatchewan, top doctor says
Saskatchewan's top doctor said the province is not following Manitoba's lead by declaring a public health emergency over rising HIV cases, even as Saskatchewan continues to see increases in parts of t...
May 18, 2026 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/CJME)
Saskatchewan police to get human trafficking training
A new partnership means police officers across Saskatchewan will receive special training this fall to help them identify and combat human trafficking.On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan justice ministry ann...
May 17, 2026 Canadian country star Paul Brandt founded #NotInMyCity in 2017. The organization works to raise awareness around human trafficking. (Image Credit: Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
‘A good discussion to have’: Premier approves of federal sovereign wealth fund
Saskatchewan's premier is giving a nod of approval to the federal government's announcement Monday of a sovereign wealth fund - but Scott Moe is also adding a few notes of his own.The Prime Minister s...
May 16, 2026 Premier Scott Moe said on April 27, 2026 that a sovereign wealth fund, as announced by the federal government, is a good initiative for the country. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Six-fingered lineman J.J. Weaver is more than meets the eye at Riders’ training camp
With an eye focused on developing quality people along with championship-caliber football players, Corey Mace has seen a few players grab his attention at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp.Near t...
May 16, 2026 Defensive lineman J.J. Weaver was born with polydactyly, which created a sixth finger on his right hand. As a result, he requires special gloves at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. (Image Credit: Scott Roblin/650 CKOM)
'Art is story, and stories save lives': In St. Walburg, a travelling exhibit gives voice to stories often left untold
The shadows behind Heather repeat across the raw canvas again and again...dark silhouettes surrounding a woman drawn only in faint outline.Nearby, another portrait carries handwritten words stitched i...
May 15, 2026 Visitors view artwork during the opening reception for Invisible Winds: Stories You Can Not See, Journeys toward Wholeness at the Susan Velder Gallery and More in St. Walburg on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The travelling Saskatchewan exhibition explores themes of mental health, trauma and healing through works by 19 local artists. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Late spring conditions force reduced services at Waskesiu, provincial parks
Visitors heading to Prince Albert National Park for the May long weekend are being urged to plan ahead, as lingering snow, limited water service and dangerous ice conditions continue to affect parts o...
May 14, 2026 May long weekend will look a little different at parks across the province this year. The main beach at Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park is still surrounded by snow and water, while most of the lake remains frozen. (Image Credit: PANP Parks Canada/Facebook)