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Lawyers hope to erase racist and misogynistic nickname of mountain landmark
Momentum is building to properly name a prominent landmark on a mountain in the Alberta Rockies because its commonly used nickname is racist and misogynistic. The feature, which has been known since t...
Sep 06, 2020

Puppy fraud is on the rise, as scammers play on pet lovers' isolation amid pandemic
OTTAWA - The Better Business Bureau says puppy scams are a growing problem across the country as fraudsters look to take advantage of lonely pet lovers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bureau says Ca...
Sep 05, 2020

Barcelona fans relieved after Messi says he will stay
BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona fans breathed a collective sigh of relief a day after Lionel Messi said he would wait a year in his desire to seek success elsewhere. Argentine great Messi announced Frida...
Sep 05, 2020
SGI urges drivers to stay safe on long weekend road trips
Provincial data shows the risk of a crash doubles over long weekends with heavier traffic on roadways.It has SGI's Tyler McMurchy reminding drivers to make good choices behind the wheel."Whether you'r...
Sep 05, 2020

Vegas Golden Knights beat Vancouver 3-0, knock Canucks out of NHL playoffs
EDMONTON - Shea Thedore scored late in the third period to break a scoreless tie and lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night, eli...
Sep 05, 2020

Feds pushed to abandon trade talks with Brazil over Amazon deforestation
OTTAWA - The federal government is being urged to halt trade talks with Brazil after another summer of record-breaking fires in the Amazon rainforest. New data from Brazil's own space agency show...
Sep 05, 2020

12 year-old among "Miracle Children" for JPCH Radiothon
A local 12 year-old and his family are among a select few helping the Jim Pattison Children's hospital Foundation in its biggest fundraiser of the year.The 2nd Annual JPCH Radiothon will take place No...
Sep 04, 2020
Social Services data shows 25 youth died while receiving care in 2020
Information obtained from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services shows troubling statistics when looking at youth deaths involving those either in provincial care, or whose family was in receipt o...
Sep 04, 2020

Government of Saskatchewan launches online tissue and organ registry
Becoming an organ donor is officially easier for Saskatchewan residents.According to a media release, the Government of Saskatchewan launched an online tissue and organ registry."This is an important ...
Sep 03, 2020

Far north sees new flight service in La Loche
La Loche area is seeing a new charter flight service in the village after nearly 13 years without air transport.North Country Air Service provides charters throughout the region to the far north and s...
Sep 03, 2020