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One man facing 29 charges following incidents at Big River First Nation
A total of 29 charges are being laid against one man after a series of incidents this week on the Big River First Nation.On Sept. 18, RCMP were called to the community for reports of a man injured dur...
Sep 22, 2023
Leaked report finds breach by former mayor, inaction by council
A heavily redacted copy of the investigation into the conduct of former Nipawin mayor Rennie Harper shows that she violated the municipality's Code of Ethics bylaw. The report was leaked to social med...
Sep 22, 2023
Ibrahim Ali murder trial: Expert defends opinion dead girl was sexually assaulted
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for Ibrahim Ali at his B.C. murder trial has highlighted part of an expert witness's report saying there's "considerable overlap" between the type of injuries that can occur in co...
Sep 22, 2023
Team World strikes first as Shelton cruises to win over Fils at Laver Cup
VANCOUVER - Ben Shelton defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 (4), 6-1 as Team World took an early lead over Team Europe at the Laver Cup international tennis tournament. Shelton won 85 per cent of first-serve poi...
Sep 22, 2023
Multi-million dollar upgrades to Lloydminster's Holy Rosary officially done
Construction on Lloydminster's Holy Rosary High School is done.Work on the project started in December 2021 with the Government of Saskatchewan contributing $4.2 million and the Government of Alberta ...
Sep 22, 2023
Former diplomat criticizes how Ottawa went public with India allegations
BANFF, Alta. - A former high commissioner of India in Canada is criticizing the way Ottawa disclosed allegations the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. Vikas Swarup, ...
Sep 22, 2023
Burnstick to headline national Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in La Ronge
Residents of the tri-communities are in for a special treat for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre obtained federal funding to offer a day ...
Sep 22, 2023
New faces and returning acts set to grace the stage at Tapestrama
The organizers of Prince Albert's biggest cultural festival are hoping for a greater turnout this year than in 2022.On Sept. 23 and 24, the Tapestrama Cultural Festival returns to the city and will ta...
Sep 22, 2023
Former NHLer looking to give back to First Nation through new career
A former NHL player is starting a new chapter in his life with the Flying Dust First Nation.Meadow Lake's Dwight King is the new Recreation Coordinator for the First Nation, officially starting the jo...
Sep 22, 2023
Dabrowski, Routliffe through to women's doubles final at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women's doubles final of the Guadalajara Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) win over Mayar Sharif of E...
Sep 22, 2023