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Paramedics, dispatchers call for more resources as mental health issues spike
VANCOUVER - Groups representing Canada's paramedics are calling for improved mental health services as staff shortages and unprecedented call volumes fuelled by the pandemic and the overdose crisis ta...
Jan 25, 2022

Tories gain support but O'Toole lags Trudeau, Singh as best choice for PM: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests the Conservatives are back within striking distance of the Liberals after a slump in support late last year amid internal grumbling about the party's election loss. The Le...
Jan 25, 2022

Yandle ties NHL Iron Man mark; Flyers lose 12th straight
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Keith Yandle tied the NHL record for consecutive games played with 964 and the Philadelphia Flyers tied a franchise record with their 12th straight winless game, losing 3-1 to the ...
Jan 24, 2022

Saskatchewan, Alberta partner to battle chronic wasting disease
The Alberta Conservation Association and the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta are injecting nearly $1.3 million towards the research and development of a vaccine for chronic wasting disease (CW...
Jan 24, 2022

Urban patients could be moved to rural centres as hospitalizations rise
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister both are expecting hospitalizations to keep going up while the province goes through a fifth COVID-19 wave and - while not putting in any new health measures...
Jan 24, 2022

Roughriders announce signings of receiver, defensive back
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday the signings of a pair of American players.Receiver Darvin Kidsy and defensive back Will Sunderland agreed to terms with the CFL team.Kidsy signed with th...
Jan 24, 2022

Vancouver Canucks name former agent Emilie Castonguay assistant GM
VANCOUVER - Emilie Castonguay never let being a woman get in the way as she blazed a trail through the hockey world - and she doesn't expect gender to be an issue as she continues her journey. On Mond...
Jan 24, 2022

Federal government investigating cyberattack amid tensions with Russia
OTTAWA - Federal cybersecurity agencies confirmed Monday a recent cyberattack against Global Affairs Canada amid escalating tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. The federal governmen...
Jan 24, 2022

Hundreds in attendance for truckers convoy
A movement of thousands of truckers in Canada that's been met with both support and criticism had a stop in northwest Saskatchewan Monday afternoon that received a crowd.Dubbed 'The Convoy for Freedom...
Jan 24, 2022

Moose meat being donated to Elders in several northern communities
Elders in several northern Saskatchewan communities have received donations of moose meat in recent weeks.It's all due to the efforts of Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows Community Food Centre and its co-...
Jan 24, 2022