Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Blades trade Brandon Lisowsky for Tanner Scott, two draft picks
The Saskatoon Blades are making some big moves, trading away star winger Brandon Lisowsky while securing crucial draft picks for this year and next year. In exchange for Lisowsky and a fifth-round pic...
Jan 02, 2025 On Thursday, the Blades announced that the team has traded forward Brandon Lisowsky to the Victoria Royals. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Calgary army reservist and museum director killed while ice climbing in B.C.
CALGARY - A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays. Maj. Dave Peabody died while off-duty on Dec. 26 in Kootenay National Par...
Jan 02, 2025
Quebec ski hill operators' spirits aren't dampened by rainy and warm weather
MONTREAL - Quebec ski hill operators said Monday they're remaining optimistic despite warm temperatures and heavy rainfall that could dampen the lucrative holiday ski period. The co-owner of the Mont-...
Dec 30, 2024
Canada takes down Germany at World Juniors
The Canadian team bounced back from a historic loss to beat Germany at the IIHF World Juniors Hockey Tournament and set up a first-place clash with the United States squad. Canada got another shutout ...
Dec 29, 2024
New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 - the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arri...
Dec 28, 2024
World Juniors whammy: Canada upset by Latvia in shootout
With just days left in 2024, Latvia pulled off one of the biggest sports upsets of the year at the IIHF World Juniors hockey tournament on Friday. Canada put 56 shots on net and Latvian goaltender Lin...
Dec 27, 2024
The Green Zone: Craig Reynolds year-ender
Craig Reynolds believes positive momentum was gained for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024. The team returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after bringing in new head coach Corey Ma...
Dec 27, 2024
Canada wins Boxing Day Game 1 of IIHF World Juniors against Finland 4-0
Watching Team Canada in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship is a Boxing Day tradition for many Canadians. The red and white took Game 1 against Finland Thursday evening in Ottawa 4-0. Forward Ga...
Dec 26, 2024
After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden ramp, catching some air, then lands smoothly on a trail she's ridden countless times before. At 76, the ...
Dec 24, 2024
Maier moves: Riders trade for quarterback Jake Maier
Another name has been added to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' stable of quarterbacks. The CFL club has traded for the negotiation rights of Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier in exchange for an ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...
