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Plenty of local talent to watch as hockey scouts descend on SJHL Showcase in Warman
Local SJHL players were giving it their all during the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Showcase in Warman these last few days.They were working hard, not just for the four valuable points in the lea...
Sep 28, 2022
Saskatchewan Reflects On The Harmful Legacy Of Residential Schools On Truth And Reconciliation Day
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30, 2022, as Truth and Reconciliation Day in the province.The provincial government recognizes Truth and Reconciliation Day as an important day ...
Sep 28, 2022
Newcomer Otto Porter Jr. happy to be another veteran voice for talented young Raptors
VICTORIA - When Otto Porter Jr. was considering an offer from the Toronto Raptors, he didn't have to look far for a scouting report. "First thing he did (was call me)," Thaddeus Young said. "He said '...
Sep 28, 2022
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visiting Saskatchewan First Nation grieving stabbing deaths
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month.A release from her office says Simon will meet wi...
Sep 28, 2022
Quebec election: Legault says accepting more than 50,000 immigrants a year 'suicidal'
MONTREAL - Coalition Avenir Qubec Leader Franois Legault says it would be "suicidal" for the Quebec nation if more than 50,000 immigrants arrive in the province per year. Legault made the statement du...
Sep 28, 2022
LaFrance to see role increase as Riders’ tailback depth tested
Kienan LaFrance will be asked to carry more of the load for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' rushing attack.The 31-year-old will be called upon to do more - along with Shaun Wilson - after Frankie Hickso...
Sep 28, 2022
Mosaic Stadium sold out for 109th Grey Cup
Mosaic Stadium will be sold out on Nov. 20 for the 109th Grey Cup.The Saskatchewan Roughriders along with the CFL made the announcement just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. More than 33,000 fans are e...
Sep 28, 2022
Governor General to participate in Regina’s Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day event
Canada's Governor General will be one of the speakers Thursday during Miyo-wcwitowin Day at Mosaic Stadium.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's participation in the event was announced Tuesday by the organizing com...
Sep 28, 2022
EU seeks trade sanctions on Russia over 'sham' Ukraine votes
BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union countries should impose "biting sanctions" on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for "sham referendums" held in parts of Ukraine, senior EU officials said Wedne...
Sep 28, 2022
Kurdish officials: Death toll climbs in Iranian drone attack
KOYA, Iraq (AP) - An Iranian drone bombing campaign targeting the bases of an Iranian-Kurdish opposition group in northern Iraq on Wednesday killed at least nine people and wounded 32 others, the Kurd...
Sep 28, 2022