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Saskatoon / 650 CKOM Jan 12, 2021 7:59 AM Sam Steel beats Moose Jaw Warriors goaltender Brody Wilms for an incredible go-ahead goal on Feb. 18, 2018. (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats) WHL billet families aren’t yet sure what the upcoming 2021 season will look like for them. The  league announced Friday it plans to return to play with each team playing a 24-game schedule. However, the WHL has not yet announced details like a start date or whether teams will play in their home cities, depending...

Defeat in Hong Kong was first major loss for Canada during WWII A look back at 1942 and the Canadian war effort Jan 11, 2021 11:00 AM By: Jason G. Antonio It was an unhappy new year for hundreds of Canadian troops in January 1942, after they became prisoners of war following a month-long battle against the Imperial Japanese Army in Hong Kong. A contingent of 1,975 Canadian soldiers had been sent to the British colony in November 1941 to join 14,000 other British a...

Kamryn Johnson (right) STEVEN MAH/SOUTHWEST BOOSTER FILE PHOTO Swift Current Innovation Credit Union Wildcats defenseman Kamryn Johnson will be taking her hockey career to La Belle Province next season. The 5’10’’ homegrown product recently signed a Letter of Intent to join the Bishops University Gaiters for the 2021-22 season. Bishop’s University is an english university located in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Johnson, 17, is currently in her third season with the Wildcats in the S...

One week into the new year, Saskatchewan’s drilling rig fleet is up and running, with 29 rigs in the field on Jan. 8, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca). Those 29 rigs also mark a high . . .

Estevan – One week into the new year, Saskatchewan’s drilling rig fleet is up and running, with 29 rigs in the field on Jan. 8, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca). Those 29 rigs also mark a. . .

Added importance for Wellness Challenge during pandemic January 7, 2021 Entering its ninth year of operation, the Wellness Challenge in Swift Current may never have a more important mission as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact many aspects of daily life. “Many of our programs have had to be shut down, but the Wellness Challenge will not be cancelled due to COVID. If anything, we are strongly encouraging that it’s probably more important than ever that people are focusing on our phys...

Environment Canada says 2020 was a strong contrast in weather between north and south Saskatchewan. Weather of...

In February of 1978, a gang of Energy City residents figured it might be a good idea to play host to the 1980 provincial Summer Games. The fact this community would be the smallest centre to host the event, didn’t phase local organizers, headed up by a young lawyer by the name of Ed Komarnicki, who agreed to take on the chairmanship of the organization committee if, in fact, Estevan was awarded the Games. First, Estevan had to impress the Games selection committee, since two other cities, W...

8 great Saskatchewan-made winter beers to enjoy during the holiday season Saskatchewan craft brewers are ready to serve up your holidays libations, with a vast variety of brews sure to satisfy any palate. Social Sharing CBC News · There are more than 20 craft beer makers in Saskatchewan.(Don Somers/CBC) comments The house is quiet, the gifts area all put away, a fire is roaring. The only things left beneath the tree are some stray pine needles and a sleeping puppy. This quiet and somewhat-...

Photos of the Year: Brandon Harders best shots of 2020 Each year Leader-Post photojournalists capture thousands of images. Brandon Harder highlights some of his most memorable shots from 2020. Author of the article: Brandon Harder Publishing date: Dec 30, 2020  •  December 30, 2020  •  1 minute read  •  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looks at the camera through a a partially open door prior to unveiling his governments plan to re-open the provinces economy at a news confer...