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Marysburg Royals looking strong in SSBL season with COVID-19 precautions in place
Baseball season is well underway in Saskatchewan, albeit a bit differently thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Saskatoon Senior Baseball League (SSBL) features teams from Saskatoon, as well as the Mar...
Aug 04, 2020

Holbein fatal crash: police investigate alcohol as factor
Shellbrook RCMP are releasing information regarding the fatal two-vehicle crash north of Holbein Saturday.They said their initial investigation reveals a Jeep SUV, carrying four occupants, was travell...
Aug 04, 2020

42-year-old man dead after drowning at Bell's Point Beach
The La Ronge RCMP are investigating after a man drowned at the Bell's Point Beach on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.According to a media release, the 42-year-old man drowned on Saturday shortly before 6...
Aug 04, 2020

Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs
TORONTO - If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the CFL would use the money to cover such operating costs as player salaries, COVID-19 ...
Aug 04, 2020

NHL notebook: McDavid's mixes elite skill and speed to give Blackhawks fits
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's speed alone makes him a dangerous player, but it's what he can do while in full flight that gives opposing defenceman fits. The Edmonton Oilers captain scored three goals M...
Aug 04, 2020

Confusion mounts as Liberals contend no students participated in grant program
OTTAWA - A Halifax-based charity is expressing confusion and frustration as it looks likely to have to foot the bill for nine students hired through the federal volunteer program at the centre of the ...
Aug 04, 2020

Western Development Museum preparing for August 12 opening
Those with a love of all things past will be eager to know the Western Development Museum in North Battleford will open its doors again to the public starting August 12. The museum staff is getting ev...
Aug 04, 2020

Paul outpaces opponents in Green party leadership fundraising efforts
OTTAWA - Green party leadership hopeful Annamie Paul is solidifying her spot as a front-runner in the race to succeed Elizabeth May. Party data show as of the end of July, Paul's fundraising haul was ...
Aug 04, 2020

Virus ravages poor California county along Mexican border
CALEXICO, Calif. - Dr. Tien Vo's last stop of the night is the home of a 35-year-old woman who has diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and, now, the coronavirus. The virus killed her father six day...
Aug 04, 2020

Saskatchewan’s back-to-school plan features eight components
Students and parents learned more about Saskatchewan's back-to-school plan Tuesday.The provincial government released details about the plan that is to apply when schools reopen Sept. 1.The government...
Aug 04, 2020