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Sophie Schmidt set for Canada farewell alongside longtime friend Christine Sinclair
LANGFORD, B.C. - Sophie Schmidt says she has not thought about the emotions that undoubtedly will be unleashed when she pulls on her Canadian jersey for the last time at Tuesday's friendly against Aus...
Nov 30, 2023
New campus project is shovel ready, says FNUniv
The Prince Albert Grand Council is looking to raise $5 million as it eyes the likelihood of a new campus being built in the city for the First Nations University. Grande Chief Brian Hardlotte is excit...
Nov 30, 2023
Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for picks in 2024, 2026
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026. Zadorov has a...
Nov 30, 2023
New suicide hotline launches in Saskatchewan, across Canada
Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide.People who are thinking about death by suicide or worried someone they love or know might be having suicidal thoughts can now dial 9-8-8.The new Sui...
Nov 30, 2023
Dan Near appointed as next WHL commissioner
The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced on Thursday the appointment of Dan Near as the league's next commissioner. The 43-year-old will be the ninth commissioner in league history and the successor ...
Nov 30, 2023
Give a Little Life Day back to raise funds for P.A.'s Victoria Hospital
UPDATE: As of 5 p.m., the total raised for the radiothon is $449,444.12 -- It's that time of year again in Prince Albert.The Give a Little Life Day Radiothon is happening on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p....
Nov 30, 2023
Spy watchdog calls for more information on border agency's air traveller targeting
OTTAWA - The national spy watchdog says Canada's border agency needs to do a better job of documenting how and why it singles out certain air passengers for possible additional scrutiny. The Canada Bo...
Nov 30, 2023
Liberal justice minister accepts Senate changes to government bail-reform bill
OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani is urging the House of Commons to accept Senate amendments to the Liberal government's bail-reform legislation and pass it into law. Virani says the gover...
Nov 30, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Argos defensive co-ordinator Corey Mace as new coach
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have hired Corey Mace to be the team's next head coach, the team announced Thursday. Mace spent the last two seasons as defensive co-ordinator for the Toronto Arg...
Nov 30, 2023
Canadian illustrators inspired by basketball for NBA Represent project
A pair of artists hope that their community grows right alongside Canada's burgeoning basketball culture. Mark Serrano and Kelly Wan are two Toronto-based artists participating in the NBA's Represent ...
Nov 30, 2023
