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Ice plant arrival inspiring athletes for return of curling
Nearly eight months after an unexpected fire devastated the Meadow Lake arena, a local sports organization is close to reopening its doors to the public. On Friday, the Meadow Lake Curling Club announ...
Jan 21, 2022
Doyle honoured with Industry Achievement Award for work in northern Sask.
Eliza Doyle is the winner of a Saskatchewan Music Award for Industry Achievement. She was announced as the winner during an online award show on Thursday. Doyle was nominated alongside Songs for Natur...
Jan 21, 2022
Nine new COVID-related deaths reported in the province, total active cases exceed 12,000
The province is reporting another 1,233 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.Of the new cases, 189 are located in the northern zones of the province; Far North West (44), Far North Central (nine), Fa...
Jan 21, 2022
Government looking for as many as 500 employees to be redeployed in COVID surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saskatchewan and the premier is keeping his hand on the brakes of any new public health orders, the provincial emergency operations centre (PEOC) is preparing for...
Jan 21, 2022
O'Toole's flaws must be part of Conservative election report: Sen. Batters
OTTAWA - The Conservative senator ousted for spearheading an effort to review Erin O'Toole's leadership says a forthcoming report of the party's election loss must confront its most serious flaws - in...
Jan 21, 2022
$28-million class-action settlement in sex abuse case against Clerics of St-Viateur
MONTREAL - Lawyers say a $28-million settlement has been reached for more than 375 sexual abuse victims of Quebec-based Catholic religious order the Clerics of St-Viateur. Montreal law firm Arsenault,...
Jan 21, 2022
Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats
OTTAWA - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the lo...
Jan 21, 2022
Big Prizes at the Montreal Lake Walleye Derby
Get ready for the famous Montreal Lake Walleye Derby coming up soon at Montreal Lake.See the poster for details. Also information and tickets are available online.
Jan 21, 2022
Northern Lights Snowmobile Association gearing up for Easter Seals Snowarama
Weather conditions throughout the season have given winter sports fanatics plenty of reasons to be happy this year. The heavy snowfalls and steady cool temperatures have provided snowmobile groups wit...
Jan 21, 2022
Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats
OTTAWA - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the lo...
Jan 21, 2022