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 ...
Nov 10, 2026
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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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Canada
In the news today: Carney in Dublin, Stellantis talks, B.C. flooding, MAID widow plea
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney in Ireland for meetings with European leaders, ahead of Asia summits Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Dublin for an informal meeting with European leaders, ...
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Joly set to hold meeting in Toronto with Stellantis, union and Ontario minister
TORONTO - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is set to hold a four-way meeting today with automaker Stellantis, the union representing its more than 9,000 workers in Canada, and representatives of the Ontario government. The discussions in Toronto come day...
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Impacts from B.C. drenching mount as water levels rise
VANCOUVER - The impacts of the drenching on British Columbia's south coast have been increasing as heavy rain triggers evacuation orders and alerts, flood warnings and the shutdown of a water treatment plant. The Village of Pemberton has issued an evac...
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His wife died by suicide. He wants the government to reconsider its MAID bill
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, support is available 24-7 by calling or texting 988, Canada's national suicide prevention helpline. Poring over photographs spilled across his kitchen table, David Slater picks one up that captured ...
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Carney in Ireland for meetings with European leaders, ahead of Asia summits
DUBLIN - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Dublin for an informal meeting with European leaders, ahead of summits in Asia. Carney is attending the European Political Community summit, where leaders discuss geopolitical issues every six months, ever sinc...
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Joly didn't meet with Roshel before deal signed with Stellantis: minister's office
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's office is disputing media reports that characterized the federal government as having played an active role in negotiations that led to automaker Stellantis selling its Brampton, Ont. assembly plant to defence contracto...
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