Provincial News

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — An inmate who escaped a federal prison in Saskatchewan is facing new charges after police say he fled officers.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at protecting provincial elections from foreign interference, forged images and videos, and other issues that could unfairly affect the vote.

BRANDON, Man. — Brady Birnie scored twice for the Swift Current Broncos in a 5-2 win over the host Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The Correctional Service of Canada says an inmate has escaped the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. It says during the 9:30 p.m.

OTTAWA — Brayden Yager was the new face in town. The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding training camp in September 2023. Sidney Crosby made the youngster feel right at home.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed twin brothers Jordan and Justin Herdman-Reed to contract extensions Tuesday. The 30-year-old linebackers from Winnipeg are signed with the Roughriders through the 2025 season.

REGINA — The leader of the Saskatchewan United Party says he's stepping aside after it failed to win any seats in October's provincial election.

WINNIPEG — New rules governing the sales of machetes and other long-blade weapons in Manitoba come into effect Tuesday. Retailers are required to keep the items stored in a way so shoppers can't access them without assistance.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.

WINNIPEG — There were a lot of reasons for the Winnipeg Jets to be happy after they blanked the Nashville Predators 3-0 for their fourth consecutive win on Monday.