Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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WHL delays start of regular season again, goes to intradivisional play
The Western Hockey League has once again decided to delay the start of the 2020-21 regular season — and the league will look different if and when its teams do hit the ice. In a media release We...
Oct 14, 2020
Canadiens sign forward Brendan Gallagher to six-year contract extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Brendan Gallagher to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$6.5 million.The 28-year-old Gallagher had 43 points in 59 ga...
Oct 14, 2020
Field Hockey Canada names Andrew Wilson as its women's national team head coach
TORONTO - Field Hockey Canada has appointed Andrew Wilson as head coach of the women's national team. The English native comes from Spain where he served as an assistant coach with the Spanish women's...
Oct 14, 2020
Saskatoon Public Library getting rid of late fines
The Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) is permanently eliminating late fines as of Jan. 1. In a release, the SPL says all late fines currently on patron accounts will also be forgiven. The SPL is joining ...
Oct 14, 2020 The downtown Frances Morrison Library, and the Dr. Freda Ahenakew Library on Avenue K South will remain closed to the public until April 13. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Western Hockey League announces Jan. 8 start date for next season
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League has announced that its regular season will open on Jan. 8, 2021. The WHL said in a statement that players will report to their respective WHL Clubs following the Ch...
Oct 14, 2020
Ottawa Senators reward Paul for best season, signing forward to two-year deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators avoided arbitration with Nick Paul, signing the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$1.35 million on Wednesday.It marks the first one-way cont...
Oct 14, 2020
Taxi driver not injured after gun incident in Caswell Hill neighbourhood
Saskatoon police are searching for a woman whom they say pointed a gun at a taxi driver early Wednesday morning. In a release, police say just before 3 a.m., Patrol officers responded to a call in whi...
Oct 14, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League suspends play in Quebec because of COVID-19
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended play in both of its Quebec-based divisions until at least Oct. 28 because of COVID-19. The league will continue play with five of six teams in the M...
Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak declared on Red Earth Cree Nation: NITHA
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in the community of Red Earth. It comes following an increasing number of confirmed cases, with a contact tracin...
Oct 14, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Montreal Impact designated player Saphir Taider off to Saudi Arabian club on transfer
Montreal Impact midfielder and designated player Saphir Taider has been transferred to Saudi Arabia's Al Ain FC. The 28-year-old Algerian international had four goals and six assists in 11 games for M...
Oct 14, 2020
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