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Chinese telecom firm seeks stay of federal divestment order security concerns
OTTAWA - A state-owned Chinese telecommunications firm is asking a judge to pause a federal order to divest its stake in a Canadian subsidiary over national security concerns while broader arguments p...
Nov 24, 2021

Saskatchewan passes safe access legislation for hospitals
Everyone entering a hospital in Saskatchewan now will do so in a bubble.The provincial legislature on Wednesday passed legislation establishing safe access zones - or "bubbles" - around hospitals.Any ...
Nov 24, 2021

Als quarterback Trevor Harris says change of scenery rejuvenated him
The move to the Montreal Alouettes has made football fun again for Trevor Harris and taught the veteran quarterback the value of living in the moment. Harris began the year with the Edmonton Elks but ...
Nov 24, 2021

Riders’ Johnson, Marshall named West Division all-stars
Two members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence were named West Division all-stars Wednesday.Defensive tackle Micah Johnson and cornerback Nick Marshall were the only two Roughriders named to the...
Nov 24, 2021

Christmas hamper project at Horizon School Division helps families celebrate the holidays
The eighth annual Christmas hamper project is underway at Horizon School Division. The project helps deliver a box of Christmas presents to families of students who may not otherwise be able to celebr...
Nov 24, 2021

LISTEN: Gord Bamford can’t wait to come to Birch Hills
An award-winning country music star will bring his high-octane show to fans at the Birch Hills Civic Centre next month.Gord Bamford will make a stop in the town on Dec. 11 as part of his "Kick COVID i...
Nov 24, 2021

Weapons, drugs found during five-person arrest
A report of a firearm being discharged on Red Pheasant Cree Nation resulted in five arrests and the seizure of multiple weapons and drugs.Police received the call early Tuesday morning, alleging the i...
Nov 24, 2021

Military's water treatment system in Iqaluit stopped after high winds knock down tent
IQALUIT - The Canadian military says it has temporarily stopped its water treatment operations in Iqaluit after high winds knocked down one of its tents. The tent, covering holding tanks filled with p...
Nov 24, 2021

Lakeview Elementary receives roof upgrade from provincial stimulus funding
One of Meadow Lake's education centres is benefitting from a round of provincial funding designed to improve local facilities.Lakeview Elementary School recently received upgrades to its roof over rec...
Nov 24, 2021

Councillor calls for Besharah to resign or be forced out
La Ronge Coun. Abby Besharah is facing a call for her resignation following questionable conduct at a council meeting two weeks ago.Her behaviour became the topic of discussion at a town council meeti...
Nov 24, 2021