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68-year-old Stoney Rapids man wins nearly $1.8 million on Smoke Signals progressive jackpot
For Fred Robillard, whenever he'd come into Prince Albert he knew that he would be coming to spend time at the Northern Lights Casino where you'd usually be able to find him at the blackjack table. On...
Mar 07, 2025
Surging Whitecaps, struggling CF Montreal set for all-Canadian clash
VANCOUVER - Three seasons into his Major League Soccer career, the allure of facing another Canadian club hasn't faded for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali Ahmed. He's set to experience the exciteme...
Mar 07, 2025
Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service is establishing a dedicated policing presence around Parliament Hill. The federal government is making $50 million available over five years for the Parliament distr...
Mar 07, 2025
Raiders set for two of four games against Saskatoon before end of season
The weight of making the playoffs is officially off the shoulders of the Prince Albert Raiders with eight games left, but that doesn't mean the pressure is completely gone in the last stretch of the s...
Mar 07, 2025
Jets acquire defenceman Luke Schenn, reportedly add forward Brandon Tanev at deadline
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired veteran defenceman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins for two draft picks ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. Winnipeg is sending a second-round pick...
Mar 07, 2025
Jury makes two recommendations in McDonald inquest
The six-member jury for the inquest into the death of Dillon McDonald made two recommendations after several days of testimony. First, they recommended that the RCMP continue to enhance the number of ...
Mar 07, 2025
Terry Wilson, who helped Stampeders win 1971 Grey Cup, dead at 83
CALGARY - Terry Wilson, who played nine seasons in the CFL and helped the Calgary Stampeders win the 1971 Grey Cup, has died. The Stampeders said in a release that Wilson died Wednesday after a long i...
Mar 07, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Senators trade Norris, Bernard-Docker to Sabres for Cozens, Gilbert
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have acquired centre Dylan Cozens, defenceman Dennis Gilbert and a second-round draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres for centre Josh Norris and defenceman Jacob Bernard-Dock...
Mar 07, 2025
Saskatchewan commits over $34M to upgrade rural roads and bridges
The Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) are investing $34.4 million in 32 rural road, bridge, and culvert projects to improve transportation and sup...
Mar 07, 2025
Anxiety about Trump tariffs runs deep in Quebec industrial cities
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Quebec cities that depend on U.S. exports are struggling to navigate the twists and turns of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. In Trois-Rivires, Que., managers and u...
Mar 07, 2025
