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(Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo) Premier Scott Moe says the Saskatchewan government is “actively reviewing” the age restrictions for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. In a tweet Monday, Moe said the government was looking at lowering the eligibility from 55 and over to 40 and over. To ensure more SK residents have access to a COVID vaccine as quickly as possible, Saskatchewan is actively reviewing lowering the eligibility age for the AstraZeneca vaccine to residents aged 40+ following He...

At first glance, the Mark and Jay Duplass-produced Sasquatch looks like a fun, nutty peek into the Bigfoot mythos of the Pacific Northwest—and elements of this are certainly included. However, in this fascinating documentary series, the hairy, titular character primarily serves as a vehicle to lure you into a truly chilling examination of the Northern California cannabis trade. In 1993, while visiting an "Emerald Triangle" weed farm deep in the California forests, investigative reporter Davi...

Pickering growing quickly on Broncos blueline April 19, 2021 It’s unlikely that 16-year-old former ninth round draft picks are often viewed as crucial pieces to a franchise rebuild with only 18 games of Western Hockey League experience. But it wouldn’t be unreasonable to wonder if defenseman Owen Pickering can help lead the Swift Current Broncos back to playoff relevance in the WHL in the near future. Just a few months ago Pickering was unsure if he would be with the Broncos in the East Div...

Broncos upset Blades in a shootout April 18, 2021 The Swift Current Broncos overcame some unlucky bounces to defeat one of the top teams in the Western Hockey League on Saturday. Rookie Mathew Ward scored the only goal of the shootout as the Broncos defeated the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 to end a seven-game losing streak. The Blades grabbed an early lead in the opening minute when Charlie Wright’s shot ricocheted off two sticks and bounced off the ice and over Reid Dyck for his first Western Hocke...

By Josh Sigurdson Apr 18, 2021 6:28 AM Saskatchewan’s Patrick Marleau tied an NHL record last night after he played in his 1,767 th game. Marleau, who grew up in Aneroid, about 70 km southeast of Swift Current, tied the late, great Gordie Howe for the accolade. He is expected to break the record Monday night when his San Jose Sharks take on the Vegas Golden Knights. Marleau has spent the majority of his 23-year career in San Jose, spending some time in Toronto and Pittsburgh.

Patrick Marleau at a recent San Jose Sharks practice. (San Jose Sharks/Twitter) ST. PAUL, Minn. — San Jose forward Patrick Marleau tied Gordie Howe’s NHL record for career games played, appearing in his 1,767th on Saturday as the Sharks faced the Minnesota Wild. Marleau hopped over the boards for his first shift 40 seconds into the game. He could break Howe’s record Monday night in Las Vegas. Marleau is in his 23rd NHL season. He’s originally from Aneroid, Sask. He played minor hockey i...

Patrick Marleau tied Gordie Howe for first in National Hockey League games played on Saturday. The Aneroid native skated in his 1,767th game during the San Jose Sharks 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. He can move past Howe on Monday when the Sharks visit the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sharks have 12 games remaining in the regular season. Marleau, 41, spent much of his minor hockey career in Swift Current with the Peewee Kings, Bantam Raiders, and Midget AAA Legionnaires. He spent two seasons in t...

By Carol Thomson Apr 16, 2021 5:31 PM The age eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines remain the same over the weekend with anyone 48 and over able to get a shot, but there are a few changes to the schedule. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the Swift Current drive-through clinic has used all of its allotment so it is closed, and the Regina drive-through is expected to be out of vaccines by the end of today (Fri), and will have to temporarily close. When more vaccines arrive, the clinics...

April 17, 2021 The Swift Current Broncos fired 44 shots on goal but were unable to defeat the Winnipeg Ice for a second time this season in a 5-4 loss of Friday. The Broncos opened the scoring midway through the first period when Cohner Saleski fired a puck past a stumbling Daniel Hauser for his second goal of the season. Owen Pederson and Connor McClennon replied for the Ice to put them ahead 2-1 after one period. The teams traded goals in the second period, beginning with a Michael Milne goal...

WHL Roundup: Corson Hopwo sends Rebels to 10th loss in a row Poll Yes By The Canadian Press on April 16, 2021. MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Corson Hopwo scored two power-play goals, and the Medicine Hat Tigers came from behind to beat the Red Deer Rebels 4-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League play. Brett Kemp and Eric Van Impe also scored to help Medicine Hat improve to 6-0-1 in its last seven games. Garin Bjorklund made 23 saves for the Tigers (10-3-1). Ben King had a pair of goals to put his tea...