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'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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MLTC, Mistawasis First Nation awarded pair of energy projects in South-Central Sask
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'We are one': Filipinos in Wilkie to hold vigil for victims of Vancouver festival attack
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Fire ban issued in RM of Battle River #438
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Saskatchewan
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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Here comes the sun
Potential warm record-breaking temps in the forecast for parts of Sask.
A 'pretty large' upper ridge that is currently over the Pacific is moving onshore and headed to Saskatchewan later this week. It will be centered over the province by Saturday and bring with it unseasonable warm temperatures."There's quite a warm air mass associated with that which is going to be felt throughout t...
Apr 30, 2025
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elementary
New school reaches completion in La Loche
The new Nįtélazёtúë Elementary School in La Loche is complete. This marks the culmination of a project aimed at providing a modern and culturally enriched learning environment for students in the region."Completing this state-of-the-art school shows our government's commitment to investing in ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Canada
Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs. The 25 per cent auto part duties were set to g...
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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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Court gives green light to part of '60s Scoop' class action
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has rejected the federal government's motion to dismiss a claim for monetary relief in a class-action lawsuit brought by non-status individuals and Métis who were involved in the so-called "'60s Scoop." It's also granting the...
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Teen whose family was killed at festival thanks donors, gives back
VANCOUVER - A teenager who lost his family in a ramming attack at a Vancouver festival is thanking those who donated to a fundraising campaign and says he'll give about half of the proceeds to other victims. In a video statement on social media, 16-yea...
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Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is seeking a court ruling on the constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity grid regulations. The regulations, finalized late last year, lay out a plan to decarbonize electricity grids across Canada by 2050. Premier...
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Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools for entire school day
QUÉBEC - The Quebec government is expanding its cellphone ban in schools, prohibiting students from using the devices on elementary or high school property for the entire school day. Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage...
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