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Cook-Searson receives honourary degree from Sask. Polytechnic
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson was the recipient of an honourary degree in Applied Studies by Saskatchewan Polytechnic last week. "It was really nice when I received the cal...
Jun 04, 2024

Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords
OTTAWA - The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into a Victoria-based company that performs background checks on tenants and others. They say in a join...
Jun 04, 2024

Argos head coach Dinwiddie fine with team's underdog status entering 2024 season
TORONTO - They've finished atop the East Division standings three straight years and are coming off a 16-win season, but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts will be flying under the ra...
Jun 04, 2024

B.C. school district investigates exam asking pupils to argue if Israel should exist
BURNABY, B.C. - The school district in Burnaby, B.C., has launched an investigation into what it says was a harmful exam that asked students to make arguments about whether Jewish people deserve or ne...
Jun 04, 2024

Montreal police arrest woman in connection with Robert Miller sex charges
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they've arrested an alleged accomplice of billionaire Robert Miller, who is facing multiple sex charges involving 10 complainants. They say 67-year-old Teresita Fuentes ...
Jun 04, 2024

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning, strong winds and hail expected
Update: 5:15 p.m.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of north-central Saskatchewan on Tuesday afternoon.The weather agency says that wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are e...
Jun 04, 2024

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The American spent the last three seasons (2021-23) as a core piece in the B.C. Lions' defensive backfield,...
Jun 04, 2024

Raiders to start 2024-25 campaign at home
The opening dates for the 2024-25 WHL season have been released, along with the matchups. Opening night for the league is on Friday, Sept. 20, and for the Prince Albert Raiders, they are set to embark...
Jun 04, 2024

WSA investing $1 million into Northern Sask. projects
The Water Security Agency announced Tuesday that it is investing $1 million into three watershed projects in Northern Saskatchewan stretching from the Prince Albert area to the Meadow Lake region.The ...
Jun 04, 2024

Dallas Stars' Joe Pavelski says he's done after 1,533 games and 18 NHL seasons
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Joe Pavelski says he has played his last game after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons without ever getting to raise the Stanley Cup. Pavelski, who just wrapped up his fifth season w...
Jun 04, 2024