Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
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Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
Nov 10, 2026
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
Nov 10, 2026
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Remembrance Day
Prince Albert Legion no longer has Second World War veterans among its members
Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...
Nov 10, 2026
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incomparable to 2020
Warm, dry weather here to stay for remainder of the week
The unseasonably warm weather will be here for a while. Temperatures will remain well above what we normally see for the month of November. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the warm, sunny conditions should be a fixture for the rest of the week. "This really warm air is flooding in f...
Nov 9, 2026
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'Something has changed...'
Sask. wolf attack 'rare,' animal incidents rising: Outdoorsman
A Canadian backpacker said there have been a lot of "disturbing" incidents reported involving wildlife in North America this year, citing a noticeable increase in "abnormal animal incidents.""Something has changed this year in some way with animals. There's no question about it," Stuart Ho...
Nov 9, 2026
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Activist calls for ban on sports betting ads as legislation moves through Parliament
OTTAWA - A psychologist is calling on the federal government to ban all advertising promoting sports betting while it considers a new national regulatory framework. Bill S-211, which passed second reading in the House of Commons in April, would impose ...
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Dorothy Myo named new commissioner of Indigenous languages
OTTAWA - Dorothy Myo has been named the new commissioner of Indigenous languages, replacing interim commissioner Candice St-Aubin. Myo, who was raised in Saulteaux First Nation in Saskatchewan, will serve in the role for five years. Her LinkedIn profil...
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The Latest: Canadians gather to mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Canadians across the country are reflecting on the sacrifices and service of Canadian Armed Forces members today as they mark Remembrance Day. This year is also the 25th anniversary of the start of the Afghanistan war in which 40,000 Canadians...
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In the news today: Remembrance Day, Carney goes to Europe, B.C. rainstorm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember th...
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Flood warnings raised in B.C. as rainfall tops 200 millimetres northwest of Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Gregory Whittaker said he was up half the night in Pemberton Meadows, B.C., listening to rain pound down outside, while nearby Miller Creek was "getting angry." A series of atmospheric rivers have been battering B.C.'s south coast, and afte...
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Soldiers gave 'their todays for our tomorrows': Canadians remember war dead
OTTAWA - Guns boomed, bagpipes wailed and CF-18 Hornets thundered overhead as Canadians paused at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Wednesday to remember those who served and died defending this country. This Remembrance Day comes just weeks after...
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