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Canadian divers Abel, Citrini-Beaulieu win silver in women's 3m synchro

TOKYO - Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu won silver in the women's three-metre synchronized springboard, giving Canada its second medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Abel, from Lava...

Jul 25, 2021

Hockey player coming out as gay must lead to meaningful change in game: advocates

EDMONTON - Advocates say a young hockey player's decision to come out as gay this past week, just as he is on the cusp of a possible National Hockey League career, needs to be a catalyst for meaningfu...

Jul 25, 2021

For the second straight Games, women relay swimmers get Canada's first medal

TOKYO - Just as in 2016, the women's 4x100 freestyle relay team gave Canada its first medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This time, however, the medal was a more precious colour. With star swimmer Penn...

Jul 25, 2021

Riders’ prepare for first game action 2019

It's been a long time coming for players on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' as they prepare for the annual Green and White game on Saturday.It might just be a scrimmage - but this match up amongst teamm...

Jul 24, 2021

Province reports 51 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

Following a delay in the COVID-19 update from the provincial government, 51 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, including 34 that are in northern zones of the province.This brings the...

Jul 23, 2021

Kids narrowly escape after inflatable playground toppled in storm

Staff at Saskatchewan Aquatic Adventures are being praised for their quick actions after a storm toppled a waterpark at Jackfish Lake in Battlefords Provincial Park.About 35 kids were on board the inf...

Jul 23, 2021

Government announces funding for Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities program

A number of municipalities who offer paratransit services in the province will receive funding through the Transit Assistance For People with Disabilities Program (TAPD) in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Go...

Jul 23, 2021

Baker Lake mayor says fugitive was arrested at nearby mining exploration camp

A fugitive from Saskatchewan who was arrested in Nunavut last week was picked up at a mining exploration camp outside of Baker Lake, says the community's mayor.Baker Lake RCMP arrested 33-year-old Cor...

Jul 23, 2021

Feds provide additional funding to maintain essential air services to Northern Sask.

The Government of Canada is providing an additional $1.167 million to the province of Saskatchewan to continue the support of essential air services for remote communities. The money will help maintai...

Jul 22, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP arrest man following weapons complaint

The Meadow Lake RCMP stated a man was taken into custody following an incident involving firearms at a residency. On July 15, police responded to weapons complaints at a residence located on First Str...

Jul 22, 2021