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NDP leader vows to scrap Sask. Marshals Service if elected
The leader of Saskatchewan's Official Opposition is making a major commitment to voters in preparation for next year's election.Carla Beck said that if the NDP form government, they would scrap the ne...
Oct 06, 2023
Liberal minister says turning federal assets into affordable housing part of fix
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the Liberals see turning federal assets into affordable housing as an integral part of fixing Canada's shortage. Duclos said in a recent interview t...
Oct 06, 2023
YWCA Prince Albert getting support from province for Stepping Stones Shelter
Prince Albert is getting support from the Saskatchewan government to help fight the homelessness crisis. The province announced on Friday they were allocating over $40 million over the next two years ...
Oct 06, 2023
NBPA, Raptors donate $10,000 to striking SFU support workers
BURNABY - The National Basketball Players Association and its members on the Toronto Raptors are donating $10,000 to fund striking support workers at Simon Fraser University. NBPA vice-president and R...
Oct 06, 2023
Emergency resolution on pharmacare expected at NDP convention
OTTAWA - A group of grassroots NDP activists is planning to push for pharmacare to be a make-or-break element of the federal party's supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals at a policy convention...
Oct 06, 2023
Disability advocates warn eligibility for federal dental-care plan may be cumbersome
OTTAWA - The federal government's new dental insurance plan has yet to be introduced, but advocates are warning the eligibility criteria for people with disabilities could be cumbersome and may not ca...
Oct 06, 2023
Canada women to play Brazil in Montreal, Halifax soccer friendlies later this month
Canada Soccer confirmed Friday that the Canadian women will play Brazil later this month in Montreal and Halifax during the FIFA international window. The friendlies, scheduled for Oct. 28 at Montreal...
Oct 06, 2023
Raiders look to bounce back on the road against Rebels
The Prince Albert Raiders (2-3-0-0) are on the road in Alberta for the first time this season, taking on the Red Deer Rebels (1-2-0-0) at Peavey Mart Centrium. The Raiders enter the game on a losing n...
Oct 06, 2023
Over $2.7M raised by province through oil and gas leases in Lloydminster area
An additional 33 oil and gas leases have been bought in the Lloydminster area. The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 157 different parcels of land across the province wi...
Oct 06, 2023
A judge rules against a Republican challenge of a congressional redistricting map in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico state judge ruled against a Republican Party challenge of new congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divvied up a politically conservative oil-producing...
Oct 06, 2023