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Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.
Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.
Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine

Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine

CALGARY — Manitoba's government has signed an agreement to support an area of Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts, including in the areas of agriculture and utilizing the expertise of Manitoba Hydro.
Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

The Stanley Cup drought for Canadian teams reached 32 years after the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in a second consecutive final on Tuesday.
Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Fatigue shouldn't be an issue Thursday night for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton (0-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-0) coming off a bye week. This will mark the Elks' home opener following their season-opening 31-14 road loss to the B.C.
Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC

Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC

After nine years in Germany, Kianz Froese was working on the family's coffee plantation/farm in Cuba when he got a call from Josh Carabatsakis, Valour FC's director of football operations. The message was simple.
Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

CHARLOTTETOWN — Charlottetown will be the host of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record fifth time in 2027. The 46th edition of the Canadian women’s curling championship is set for Feb. 12-21 at Eastlink Centre.
Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

WINNIPEG — Wildfire evacuees continued to make their way home in some Manitoba communities Tuesday, but there were hurdles.
Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

WINNIPEG — Wildfire evacuees continued to make their way home in some Manitoba communities Tuesday, but there were hurdles.
Regina man was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff, friend says

Regina man was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff, friend says

REGINA — A Regina father is believed to have been killed on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff last week, a family friend says.
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