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Melfort Curling Club to host first bonspiel in nearly two years
It's been a long time since the Melfort Curling Club was last able to host an event or bonspiel due to restrictions caused by the pandemic.This New Year's Eve, however, will put an end to the hiatus a...
Nov 29, 2021

Inside the 'big wave' of misinformation targeted at Latinos
WASHINGTON (AP) - Before last year's presidential election, Facebook ads targeting Latino voters described Joe Biden as a communist. During his inauguration, another conspiracy theory spread online an...
Nov 29, 2021

Turtleford honoured with provincial Communities in Bloom award
The Town of Turtleford is thrilled to have a new feather in its cap after receiving a Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom 'Special Recognition' award this year.The award recognizes the town's Memorial P...
Nov 29, 2021

'This is a big moment': La Ronge filmmaker hosting special screening of feature-length movie
Filmmaker Danis Goulet is bringing her first feature-length film Night Raiders to La Ronge for a special screening at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre this Friday. "This is a big moment for me to bring ...
Nov 29, 2021

Canada's residential addiction programs need national standards: expert
OTTAWA - An expert on substance use policy says there should be clearer standards for publicly funded residential addiction treatment programs in Canada. While health and safety standards for such fac...
Nov 29, 2021

Friends and family mourn two men found dead in vehicle
One of two men found dead inside an abandoned vehicle Thursday night southwest of Meath Park, is being remembered as a passionate sports fan, but above all, a loving father who would do anything for h...
Nov 29, 2021

Yukon's illicit overdose death toll now highest in Canada: coroner
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's Coroner's Service says the territory's opioid overdose rate per capita is now the highest in Canada with a reported 48.4 deaths per 100,000 people. Yukon chief coroner Heather Jon...
Nov 29, 2021

AP Source: Mariners finalizing deal with Cy Young winner Ray
SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a contract with American League Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Pre...
Nov 29, 2021

Feds to apologize to victims of military sexual misconduct on Dec. 13
OTTAWA - A date has been set for the government to deliver its promised apology to victims of military sexual misconduct. The Department of National Defence announced Monday that the apology will be d...
Nov 29, 2021

La NiƱa to bring colder than average temperatures to the Prairies
Get ready for a "weather whiplash" this winter as temperatures and precipitation levels swing between extremes throughout the season.That's according to the latest winter outlook from The Weather Netw...
Nov 29, 2021