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Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race cancelled because of poor conditions

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race has been put on ice because of warm weather. The race’s organizing body is cancelling this year’s event — which was set to start Feb. 23 in Prince Albert — because of poor trail conditions in northern Saskatchewan. Organizers did not want to put mushers… Continue reading Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race cancelled because of poor conditions

Dog recovering after being shot with arrow near Regina

Foster family found for wounded pooch A dog is on the mend after somebody shot it with an arrow on the weekend. It happened Sunday northeast of Regina. Some homeowners found the injured dog on their property with the arrow still stuck in its body. A Regina animal rescue organization, CC RezQs, took the dog,… Continue reading Dog recovering after being shot with arrow near Regina

Saskatchewan will run deficit, Premier Brad Wall says

Premier confirms spending will exceed revenues this fiscal year and next Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his government is facing what he calls “serious revenue shortfalls” and will run a deficit this fiscal year and next. Wall told the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association that there isn’t much room for the government to make cuts, and… Continue reading Saskatchewan will run deficit, Premier Brad Wall says

Family raises $50,000 to bring home N.S. man with terminal cancer

A Nova Scotia man with terminal cancer is preparing to return home one last time, after a fundraiser in his name raised more than $50,000. Cameron Conrad is originally from Lawrencetown Beach, N.S., but he’s spent years dividing his time between Atlantic Canada and Grande Prairie, Alta., where he worked. The 57-year-old was in Grande… Continue reading Family raises $50,000 to bring home N.S. man with terminal cancer

Groundhog Day: 5 things to know about rodent forecasts

How accurate are groundhog forecasts, anyway? Don’t get your hopes up While the East Coast continues to dig out from a weekend winter storm and parts of Ontario enjoy a winter heat wave, the question on everyone’s mind is: What do the groundhogs say? Furry forecasters across North America will wipe the hibernation sleep from… Continue reading Groundhog Day: 5 things to know about rodent forecasts

Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Spinach and Orzo

Ingredients: 17 oz (500 g) organic chicken breasts Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup (250 mL) dried organic whole wheat or gluten-free orzo 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp (45 mL) minced fresh basil 1 small shallot, minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Spinach and Orzo

The Red Lions Open up the Series with a Huge Win

Friday January 30th, WCEC, Kindersley. It wasn’t the usual coyote howl, but the roar of the Lion, that could be heard clearly in Kindersley on Friday night. The Red Lions started the best of three Series against the Leader Flyers in the finest way possible on Friday night. An 11 goal game saw the Lions come… Continue reading The Red Lions Open up the Series with a Huge Win

Norm Neigum Picks Up Oilman of the Year Award

Norm Neigum, a popular figure in Kindersley and the area, has been awarded the Oilman of the Year. After spending the last couple of years rehabilitating from a racing accident in Savannah, Neigum has been progressing well with his recovery is very excited about the award. The accident left him paralyzed from the chest down,… Continue reading Norm Neigum Picks Up Oilman of the Year Award

Regina’s Mark McMorris Stomps his Way to X Games Gold!

Mark McMorris came out swinging and won slopestyle gold at X Games 2016 in Aspen, CO on Saturday. McMo spun back-to-back triple cork 1440s to secure the win, securing his fourth slopestyle Aspen X Games gold. “I stuck to the run I wanted to do,” said McMorris. “I’m just so happy I stuck with the plan.… Continue reading Regina’s Mark McMorris Stomps his Way to X Games Gold!

Regina author Lynn Gidluck launches book on the history of Sask Sport

Lynn Gidluck of Regina has written a new book on the history of amateur sport in Saskatchewan. “Giving Us A Sporting Chance: The Story of Sask Sport” was launched Thursday at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. In advance of the launch, Gidluck — a writer by profession and a partner in Regina-based Benchmark Public… Continue reading Regina author Lynn Gidluck launches book on the history of Sask Sport