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Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm alerts in effect across Saskatchewan
A severe thunderstorm outbreak is possible this afternoon and evening. A Tornado watch was issued for many parts of central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, Battlefords and Saskatoon. Meanwhile, ...
Jun 23, 2024
Hundreds of Sask. drivers ticketed for failing to stop or yield: SGI
Hundreds of drivers in Saskatchewan were struggling with red lights, stop signs and yield signs in May.According to SGI, police around the province handed out 451 tickets to drivers who failed to stop...
Jun 23, 2024
Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Spanish GP and increase F1 lead
MONTMEL, Spain (AP) - Max Verstappen doesn't need a dominant car to stay on course for a fourth straight Formula 1 title. The Dutchman proved that on Sunday when he turned in a perfectly executed perf...
Jun 23, 2024
Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns
Correctional Service Canada says the maximum-security prison in Port-Cartier, Que. has been evacuated due to wildfires. The federal agency says the evacuation order was issued Friday and inmates have ...
Jun 23, 2024
Blue Jays rookie infielder Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for doping violation
CLEVELAND - Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez's rookie season is on hold almost as soon as it began. Major League Baseball suspended Martinez for 80 games effective immediately after he tes...
Jun 23, 2024
South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification
MONACO - South Africa ended the Canadian men's Olympic dream Sunday with a 28-0 win in the semifinal of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage. Fatigue played a part with the depleted Canadians, having lost...
Jun 23, 2024
Organizer cancels Montreal Canada Day parade, citing red tape, politics
MONTREAL - The organizer of Montreal's Canada Day parade has cancelled this year's event and says red tape and politics are to blame. Nicholas Cowen issued a news release saying he has faced escalatin...
Jun 23, 2024
Riders’ defence look to keep Bo Levi Mitchell in check in rematch
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will try to stop Bo Levi Mitchell from having a repeat performance.While the Riders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-30 in Week 2, the veteran quarterback threw fo...
Jun 23, 2024
The Saskatchewan Summer Games return to Lloydminster next month
In just a month's time, more than 1,800 athletes from across the province will gather in Lloydminster for the Saskatchewan Summer Games.The games will run from July 21 to 27, with 14 different sports ...
Jun 23, 2024
Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team's home arena during every playoffs game, asking to have their pictures taken with the superfan who's dressed as the...
Jun 23, 2024
