World AIDS Day today
REGINA -- World AIDS Day is a reminder that Canadians must not be complacent but must be proactive in protecting their health and preventing the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), says Lydia Thompson.

Canada West roundup: No. 1 Golden Bears and No. 3 Huskies top standings at break
EDMONTON (CW) - The first half of the Canada West Hockey schedule came to an end with the Alberta Golden Bears and Saskatchewan Huskies sharing first place in the conference standings.

Silvertips F Beach hopes he's on Hockey Canada list
EVERETT -- Today Kyle Beach learns whether he managed to get back in Hockey Canada's good graces. Hockey Canada announces the selection camp roster for the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships this morning, and the controversial Everett Silvertips winger is hoping to get the call.

Pedophile continues to torment victims from beyond the grave
REGINA - "This is how I see it. When I capture their image -- I capture a piece of time that not even there own mommy's will have. They stay young forever, just for us pedos . . .

Teachers' association censures FNUC
REGINA -- Canada's university teachers are blackballing the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) as a potential employer.

George Strait Will Play Summerfest in Milwaukee
George Strait has been announced as the first headliner for the 2009 Summerfest concert series in Milwaukee, Wis. He will perform June 29 at the Marcus Amphitheatre. No other performers have been announced.

Hate crimes unit investigates controversial flyer
Calgary police say the hate crimes unit is looking into complaints about a flyer distributed by a Christian activist.

Teen who killed Regina man sentenced as adult
A Regina teenager who fatally stabbed a man who'd been trying to help a convenience store clerk has been sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for seven years.

Judge sentences Regina teen as an adult for killing Good Samaritan
A judge has sentenced a Saskatchewan teenager as an adult for killing a Good Samaritan.

Sask. natural gas resources grow
REGINA (SNN) -- Saskatchewan's conventional natural gas resources have increased by more than 40 per cent in the past 10 years due to increased exploration activity and new technology, according to a joint assessment by the National Energy Board (NEB) and Saskatchewan Energy and Resources.

Tories, Grits hurl insults during political showdown
The political showdown in Ottawa reached a fever pitch in Parliament Tuesday as Prime Minister Stephen Harper accused his foes of "betraying" voters while the opposition said the Tories have been misleading the country with doublespeak.

Riders' Hall to talk with Eskimos
REGINA -- The Edmonton Eskimos requested and received permission Friday to interview Richie Hall for their vacant head-coaching position. Hall has been a Saskatchewan Roughriders assistant coach for 15 CFL seasons -- the last eight as defensive co-ordinator.

RCMP looking for power tower vandal
Somebody effectively shot out the lights for thousands of people in the Saskatoon area on the weekend.

Teen sentenced as an adult for killing Good Samaritan
REGINA - A judge has sentenced a Saskatchewan teenager as an adult for killing a Good Samaritan. The 18-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for seven years.

Theatre Regina has debt under control, says acting president
Theatre Regina Inc. has turned the corner and is looking ahead to a bright future, says its acting president.

Moose Javians to vote Feb. 25
On Feb. 25, 2009, Moose Jaw citizens will cast their ballots for or against the following multiplex referendum resolution:     ?That the City of Moose Jaw re-affirm its financial commitment of $34,530,560 toward the construction of a hockey arena, curling and indoor soccer facilities.

Opposition agrees to coalition with Dion as PM
In a historic political move, the leaders of the Liberals, NDP and the Bloc Quebecois signed a formal agreement Monday to topple the Tories and co-operate as a coalition government for at least 18 months.

Regina teen sentenced as adult in Good Samaritan killing
Judge says youth exhibited anti-social criminal behaviour and only life-long state control of the teen will protect the public

Quebec man heavily fined for providing unlicensed outfitting services in Sask.
REGINA - A Quebec man must pay $33,000 in fines and penalties for working as an unlicensed hunting outfitter in Saskatchewan. Eric Nadeau of Saint-Robert-Bellermin pleaded guilty to one count under Saskatchewan's Outfitter and Guide Regulations and one count under the province's Wildlife Act.

Americans' Procyshen named Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB. - The BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player of the Week is forward Taylor Procyshen of the Tri-City Americans. Procyshen picked up seven points, scoring two goals and five assists to go with a +4 rating, in three games over the past week, helping the Americans post a 3-0-0-0 record in that span.