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Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum
WINNIPEG - The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, soverei...
Nov 29, 2023
Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman
OTTAWA - Three childhood friends say they were forced to relive the anguish and fear of losing Kristen French when Correctional Service Canada decided to transfer her killer to a medium-security priso...
Nov 29, 2023
Nurses' Union and NDP raise concerns over capacity issues at Victoria Hospital
The president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) says all corners of the province are being profoundly affected by the fact people can't get proper health care. Tracy Zambory made the remark on...
Nov 29, 2023
Former Sask. Mountie's alleged confession to be allowed as evidence at trial
A 16-minute phone conversation between a former Saskatchewan RCMP officer and a friend/co-worker, during which the former admits to shooting and killing someone, will be allowed as evidence at the tri...
Nov 29, 2023
People in need of breast cancer screening to go out of province
Those in need of mammograms will have to travel outside the Saskatchewan for diagnostic care said the provincial government in a news release. The government said while those at the highest risk are r...
Nov 29, 2023
After concerns, Ottawa pauses work on $2-million contract for help on unmarked graves
OTTAWA - The federal government has paused and plans to reworka $2-million contract with an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who ...
Nov 29, 2023
Canucks GM says Beauvillier trade creates 'flexibility' moving forward
VANCOUVER - Trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday cleared US$4.15 million of cap space, giving Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin some flexibility in developing his team as i...
Nov 29, 2023
Bombers GM Walters expects tricky off-season, with OC Pierce possibly on the move
WINNIPEG - Kyle Walters doesn't need a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas. The newly extended Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager told reporters Wednesday he expects a challenging off-season putting the pi...
Nov 29, 2023
P.A. Pickleball set to host first official tournament this weekend
Pickleballers of all ages will be at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse this weekend as the Prince Albert Pickleball Club hosts its first official tournament. The event will feature two different skill lev...
Nov 29, 2023
Dawson's request to change Expos cap on Hall plaque 'shot in the gut'
Andre Dawson's desire to have the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from a Montreal Expos logo to a Chicago Cubs one was a "shot in the gut" for Perry Giannias. The 69-year-old Dawson made headli...
Nov 29, 2023