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Saskatchewan child advocate says pronoun policy for schools violates rights
Saskatchewan's child advocate has released a report saying the province's pronoun policy in schools violates rights to gender identity and expression."The policy clearly discriminates against transgen...
Sep 16, 2023

CEBA extension welcome but not enough say Sask. business advocates
The federal government has given another extension for businesses still paying a federal loan that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Saskatchewan business owners say it's not enough....
Sep 16, 2023

Verstappen's Formula One win streak in jeopardy in Singapore, qualifies 11th
SINGAPORE (AP) - Max Verstappen's historic run of 10 Formula One wins in a row looks set to end after he qualified down in 11th place Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. ...
Sep 16, 2023

Cavaliers executive Koby Altman arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested Friday night and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Al...
Sep 16, 2023

Loss of bison herds still affecting Plains First Nations, research suggests
The collapse of the teeming bison herds that once blackened the prairie was an economic catastrophe that still affects those who once depended on them, new research suggests. "Economic opportunity is ...
Sep 16, 2023

Canadian women's volleyball team starts Olympic qualifier beating the Netherlands
NINGBO, China - Canada opened an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament with a marathon five-set victory over the Netherlands on Saturday. The Canadian women prevailed 30-32, 25-19, 25-15...
Sep 16, 2023

Defending champion Canada earns berth in Davis Cup final eight
BOLOGNA, Italy - Defending champion Canada secured a spot in the Davis Cup final eight with Alexis Galarneau's straight sets singles win over Chile's Alejandro Tabilo. After sweeping host Italy and Sw...
Sep 16, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is on the brink of a verdict as senators end deliberations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate on Saturday ended deliberations over whether Attorney General Ken Paxton should be removed from office, putting the Republican's historic impeachment trial on the...
Sep 16, 2023

Kitten injured but recovering after being found in vehicle engine at P.A. car dealership
It was something automotive technicians at Lakeland Hyundai in Prince Albert weren't expecting to see when they started work Friday morning.While doing a routine oil change, they heard scratching and ...
Sep 16, 2023

Running wild: Elks’ ground game runs over Riders
The Edmonton Elks galloped all over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday as Edmonton turned out the lights on the Green and White at Mosaic Stadium.Edmonton had 265 yards on the ground to leave Regi...
Sep 16, 2023