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Canada keeping only essential staff in Ethiopia as security deteriorates
OTTAWA - Worsening security in Ethiopia has prompted Canada to withdraw family members of diplomats and non-essential staff from the country. Global Affairs Canada issued a statement Sunday saying the...
Nov 07, 2021

Six more COVID-19 deaths reported in province, 157 new cases
COVID-19 deaths in Saskatchewan continue to rise, as six more were reported during the provincial government's Sunday update. That makes 21 deaths in the past seven days, and 872 total since the pande...
Nov 07, 2021

Mintos continue to roll after 7-1 win over Tisdale
The Prince Albert Mintos are off to a roaring start in the month of November. In two games in the new month, the Mintos have outscored their opposition 13-2 in a pair of runaway wins. They defeated th...
Nov 07, 2021

Jepchirchir follows Tokyo gold with NYC Marathon win
NEW YORK (AP) - Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled from the pack at the entrance to Central Park and won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first woman to win a marathon major in the fa...
Nov 07, 2021

Increased need predicted in northeast Salvation Army Christmas hamper campaign
The Salvation Army in Melfort and Tisdale will once again be helping families in need over the holidays.Families can get registered for Christmas hampers throughout the month of November.Captain Rick ...
Nov 07, 2021

B.C. professor's Mother Tree research branches out to bestselling book, movie deal
A British Columbia forestry professor's unique research and bestselling book mapping how trees are deeply connected communities has gained the attention of Hollywood. Prof. Suzanne Simard of the Unive...
Nov 07, 2021

All lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S. land border, but PCR test still a drag on travel
WASHINGTON - The southbound lanes on the road to North America's post-pandemic recovery will finally reopen Monday as the United States ends nearly 20 months of controversial COVID-19 exile and allows...
Nov 07, 2021

Saskatoon solar farm projected for 2023
Pending approval from Saskatoon city council, a large solar farm with 5,000 solar panels could soon be built in the city on the west side of Circle Drive.Ward Two Councillor Hilary Gough is Vice Chair...
Nov 07, 2021

All lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S. land border, but PCR test still a drag on travel
WASHINGTON - The southbound lanes on the road to North America's post-pandemic recovery will finally reopen Monday as the United States ends nearly 20 months of controversial COVID-19 exile and allows...
Nov 07, 2021

Montreal election today: Valérie Plante and Denis Coderre in a rematch for mayor
Montrealers are heading to the polls today to pick a new mayor following a campaign that saw the last election's incumbent and challenger swap roles. Incumbent Mayor Valrie Plante is looking for a sec...
Nov 07, 2021