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Construction begins on housing project to support women and children in Meadow Lake
Work has begun on the construction of a new second-stage fourplex in Meadow Lake that will house women and children affected by interpersonal violence.Second stage housing provides safe, affordable, l...
May 24, 2024

UN experts warn Canada lacks proper oversight, safeguards for people behind bars
OTTAWA - A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable justice, citing trial delays and problems with initiatives meant to lower the rate of Indigenous people behind bars...
May 24, 2024

Deadline set to purchase veterans banners in Melfort
The Veterans Banner Program in Melfort has had a deadline extension to May 30. Residents can still purchase a banner to hang along Veterans Way, also known as Saskatchewan Drive. Peggy George with Com...
May 24, 2024

Veteran defensive lineman settling into life with the Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH, Ont. - Jake Ceresna has been here before. The veteran defensive lineman is getting acclimated to life as a Toronto Argonaut at training camp after being traded to the East Division club in Jan...
May 24, 2024

Melfort squad crowned men's league champions
The Prince Albert men's basketball league has a champion.The Dependables squad from Melfort won Thursday night's final, dethroning the defending champions Prince Town by a final score of 79-70.It was ...
May 24, 2024

Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in violent robbery
One of four people involved in a violent robbery, that left the victim with a gunshot wound to the back, has received a four year prison sentence. Jaron Halkett, 24, appeared at La Ronge Provincial Co...
May 24, 2024

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and will transfer power temporarily to his deputy as he...
May 24, 2024

Young missionary couple from US among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti's capital, police say
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A U.S. missionary couple was shot and killed by criminal gang members in Haiti's capital after they were abducted while leaving a youth group activity held at a local chur...
May 24, 2024

House of Commons committee recommends feds tackle 'excessive' profits in food sector
The House of Commons committee studying food prices recommends that the federal government consider policies to tackle "excessive net profits" in the food industry. In a report, the committee detailed...
May 24, 2024

CBSA union warns of June border disruptions following strike mandate
OTTAWA - The union representing workers at the Canada Border Services Agency says a possible strike could affect Canada's borders this summer. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says 9,000 of its m...
May 24, 2024