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Jake Allen shines early, New Jersey Devils down Maple Leafs 6-3
TORONTO - Jake Allen made 42 saves, Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Tuesday. Jack Hughes scored twice, including into the empt...
Mar 26, 2024

Trudeau says premiers complaining about carbon price didn't pitch better ideas
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back against premiers who are asking him to cancel an upcoming increase to the federal carbon price, saying they have not proposed better ideas to fig...
Mar 26, 2024

A total eclipse of the sun is coming in April, Sask. to see partial
A vision not witnessed by Canadians in roughly 45 years is about to inspire awe in those who are able to see it in totality. On Mon., April. 8, a total eclipse of the sun will track across Canada. In ...
Mar 26, 2024

Carlton basketball coach reflects on Hoopla, season as a whole
The Carlton Boys Basketball team finished off their season on a positive note Saturday despite Hoopla - the annual high basketball championships in Saskatchewa - being significantly dialed back this y...
Mar 26, 2024

Wally Burns seeking re-election as Chief of James Smith
Citing plans to complete land claims, build 80 new houses on the reserve, and start work on a new hockey arena, Wally Burns says he has a lot of unfinished business.First elected Chief of James Smith ...
Mar 26, 2024

Ottawa's Watts and Jenner, Toronto's Spooner named PWHL stars of the week
Ottawa forwards Daryl Watts and Brianne Jenner, and Toronto right-wing Natalie Spooner have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. Watts was awarded first-star ho...
Mar 26, 2024

Pine Grove inmates claim woman rushed to hospital in serious condition was ignored by jail staff
Editor's note: This story was updated on March 27 to include a comment from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.Inmates at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional (PGCC) are sounding the alarm, claiming...
Mar 26, 2024

Métis cancer survivors share their stories of confronting and beating cancer
They are raw, they are real, and they are inspiring, and thanks to a new project from the University of Saskatchewan, they will finally be heard.The Digital Storytelling Project, a collaborative effor...
Mar 26, 2024

CRA fires 232 people for falsely claiming $2,000 monthly pandemic benefit
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has now fired more than 200 people for falsely claiming a federal income benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRA says as of March 15, 232 employees "inappropri...
Mar 26, 2024

Nipawin budget shows 5% tax increase for 2024
The Town of Nipawin has passed its 2024 municipal budget.Council approved the budget at Monday's council meeting.Residents will have to dig a little deeper to pay their property taxes this year, with ...
Mar 26, 2024