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Saskatchewan’s newborn screening program being expanded

The Government of Saskatchewan is making some changes to the newborn screening program.Four medical conditions are being added to the screening programs arsenal administered to newborn babies by the S...

Feb 23, 2022

Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lifted the Emergencies Act on Wednesday, just two days after its use was supported in a vote in the House of Commons and nine days after it was invoked."We were very clea...

Feb 23, 2022

Showcase rosters still shines light on SJHL talent after cancellation

Even though the 2021/22 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League Showcase will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, SJHL coaches still wanted t...

Feb 22, 2022

Emergencies Act passes Commons vote and Ukraine on edge: In The News for Feb. 22

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Feb 22, 2022

Extreme cold warnings blanket Saskatchewan

Bone-chilling temperatures are expected to persist around Saskatchewan as a bitterly cold arctic air mass covers the province.Frigid conditions are expected to last until Friday, with wind chill value...

Feb 22, 2022

Regional RCMP investigate multiple thefts over Family Day weekend

RCMP in North West Saskatchewan communities dealt with multiple calls over the weekend.Maidstone RCMP is investigating a break and enters that occurred early Monday morning in the R.M. of Britannia, n...

Feb 22, 2022

Journalism experts say threats to press during protests a wake-up call

In a video from Ottawa, a broadcaster stares at the camera in silence as protesters surround him and scream expletives, calling him a liar and bellowing "freedom." Near the U.S. border in Surrey, B.C....

Feb 21, 2022

Putin mulls independence of separatist Ukraine regions

MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin convened top officials Monday to consider recognizing the independence of Russia-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The meeting of the preside...

Feb 21, 2022

Queen plans to keep working after testing positive for COVID-19

LONDON (AP) - The Queen tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working. The diagnosis prom...

Feb 20, 2022

Games over: Kripps leads bobsled crew onto Olympic podium for Canada's 26th medal

BEIJING - Canada's Justin Kripps already knew what it felt like to step onto an Olympic podium. But his teammates didn't, and he wanted to share that experience with them. That was a motivating factor...

Feb 20, 2022