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Roughriders look for steady effort against Ticats after wild Week 1 win
REGINA - After a roller-coaster victory in Week 1, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking for a complete effort when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats come to town on Saturday. Saskatchewan's season opener ag...
Aug 13, 2021

Veterans Van Zeyl, Laurent return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats active roster versus Riders
REGINA - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have returned injured Canadian veterans Chris Van Zeyl and Ted Laurent to their active roster. Hamilton (0-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0) on Saturday nig...
Aug 13, 2021

Medicine Hat man killed by falling tree at Banff National Park
MEDICINE HAT, AB- A 61-year-old Medicine Hat man has died while camping at the Aylmer Canyon Campground, located in Banff National Park. RCMP Cpl. Baker confirmed the man died from a falling tree. The...
Aug 13, 2021

Medicine Hat Public School Division to require masks, others to have more information next week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With COVID-19 school safety measures now in the hands of school officials, the local districts are working out their own plans.Medicine Hat Public School Division sent an email out ...
Aug 13, 2021

Mark Smith, coach of bronze medal-winning softball team, retires after 43-year career
The coach of Canada's bronze medal-winning softball team is calling it quits. Mark Smith has announced his retirement after a playing and coaching career that spanned more than four decades. Smith's p...
Aug 13, 2021

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field
The '21 Queen's Plate is giving Jim Lawson plenty of reasons to smile these days. For the first time since 2019, fans will be allowed into Woodbine Racetrack to watch the first jewel of the OLG Canadi...
Aug 13, 2021

University of Saskatchewan mandates vaccination for its staff and students
SASKATOON - The University of Saskatchewan has joined a growing number of post-secondary institutions in the country requiring staff and students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to camp...
Aug 13, 2021

Here's how the federal leaders will pitch voters as an election campaign kicks off
OTTAWA - The lines of attack have been traced for months, but now federal parties' battle plans are poised to go into effect with an election campaign set to kick off Sunday. The Liberals hope to tout...
Aug 13, 2021

Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin on target in Turkish Super Lig opener
ISTANBUL - Canadians Atiba Hutchinson and Cyle Larin opened the Turkish Super Lig season in style Friday, each scoring in Besiktas' 3-0 win over Caykur Rizespor. After Georges-Kevin Nkoudou opened the...
Aug 13, 2021

NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics
The NHL has announced start times for the 2021-22 season, with an opening-night doubleheader featuring the defending champions and the league's two newest teams squaring off. The Tampa Bay Lightning w...
Aug 13, 2021