Saskatchewan

PAKIKIRAMAY
'We are one': Filipinos in Wilkie to hold vigil for victims of Vancouver festival attack
In the wake of a deadly attack that claimed 11 lives and injured dozens more at the Lapu Lapu cultural festival in Vancouver on April 26, members of Wilkie's Filipino community are coming together to honour the victims and remind grieving families they are not alone.A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p....
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Growing sport
Thai refugees in Rosthern spark interest in sport of Sepak Takraw
With agile moves known as the horse kick serve, sunback spike, and roll spike, Sepak Takraw is certainly a sport that makes those passing by slow down to watch. It's not quite volleyball or badminton and not really like soccer, but it does include elements of all those games."It's still a pretty new sport to the a...
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NORTHWEST LANDCLAIM
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan takes legal action over historic northwest land claim
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) says it is moving forward with a long-standing land claim involving a large section of the province's northwest, marking what it calls a historical milestone for the Métis people.MN-S and the North West Saskatchewan Métis Council (NWSMC) filed formal notice on April...
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Dief the Chief
Canada faced America's pressure before - Diefenbaker's story is a reminder to stand tall
As the dust settles and Canadians reflect on the new Liberal minority government, many felt as though this election was a consequential one for the country.Nowhere in history has an American leader tried to make the case for Canada to amalgamate. But there has been strain with our neighbours to the south before, and pe...
Apr 30, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to outline new government priorities today Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of his new government this morning four days a...
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Day of mourning in B.C. as Vancouver festival attack suspect to face court
VICTORIA - It's a day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia today for victims of the deadly attack at a Filipino festival, as the suspect in the killings faces court. A community spokesman says the official day of mourning for the 11 people w...
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PM Carney to outline government priorities in first news conference since election
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of his new government this morning four days after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate. Carney will speak to the media and take questions at 11 a.m. EDT. He has...
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Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says
Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze that prompted evacuations late Thursday, the city said. A bulletin on the city's website posted at 6:04 p.m. said the fire is located in the Fish Creek Com...
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Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released on Thursday said automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs. It's the latest sign of relief for the d...
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Terrebonne riding flips from the Liberals back to the Bloc after validation process
OTTAWA - The federal riding of Terrebonne in Quebec has gone from the Liberals' win column back to the Bloc Québécois after a postelection vote validation process. Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, who had represented the riding since 2021, sa...
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