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Extreme heat deaths higher among seniors and in cities with more renters, study says
TORONTO - A new report by Statistics Canada says deaths in the country's 12 highest-population cities go up on days when there is extreme heat. The study says people aged 65 and older are the hardest ...
Jun 19, 2024
Changes made to Walleye Cup to encourage novice anglers
The Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup (SPWC) will be a little different this year, as changes have been made to the tournament's format to encourage novice anglers.The longest-running walleye fishing...
Jun 19, 2024
'Absolutely insane': La Ronge men compete in international off-roading race
Two men from La Ronge are back in town after attending a premiere off-road racing event in the United States called Mountain Havoc. Jeff Ede and Derek Wrightson travelled to Bonners Fair, Idaho, for t...
Jun 19, 2024
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Mark Friedman to one-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Mark Friedman to a one-year contract worth US$775,000, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 28-year-old from Toronto had an assist, 21 penalty...
Jun 19, 2024
Canada lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror group
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. Members...
Jun 19, 2024
Fernandez through to quarterfinals in Birmingham with win over Golubic
BIRMINGHAM - Canada's Leylah Fernandez moved on to the quarterfinals of the Rothesay Classic grass-court tennis tournament with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic on Wednesday. F...
Jun 19, 2024
Water levels rising at Anglin Lake, flooding possible
Water levels at Anglin Lake have now risen past the full supply limit, and the Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning that in the coming days, flooding is a very real possibility for areas north of Pr...
Jun 19, 2024
Canada Day Celebrations in Melfort
Party in the Park - Canada Day Celebrations will be July 1 at Spruce Haven Park with Opening Ceremonies starting at 11 a.m.The Lenvel Elevators will be playing 1 - 4 p.m. See the posters below for det...
Jun 19, 2024
Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season
It's only the third game of the season but it is an important one for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (1-1) on Friday night following an uncharacterist...
Jun 19, 2024
Flames trade goaltender Markstrom to Devils for Bahl, first-round pick
CALGARY - Calgary has traded goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils, the Flames announced Wednesday. The Flames receive defenceman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first-round pick in return. Calgar...
Jun 19, 2024
