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RCMP confirm human remains found at scene of house fire
Meadow Lake RCMP made a grisly discovery this week as human remains were found at the scene of a house fire.The initial report of the fire came to RCMP on Wednesday, at 4:23 p.m. The home was approxim...
Sep 28, 2023
U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships
TORONTO - Canada's governing body of varsity sports is changing its policies to allow students entering universities to be eligible to participate in sports and receive athletic scholarships regardles...
Sep 28, 2023
Judge grants injunction over Saskatchewan's pronoun policy for schools
A judge has granted an injunction to halt a Saskatchewan policy that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to go by different names and pronouns at school.The decision by Court of King...
Sep 28, 2023
Judge grants injunction over Saskatchewan's pronoun policy for schools
REGINA - A judge has granted an injunction to halt a Saskatchewan policy that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to go by different names and pronouns at school. The decision by Cou...
Sep 28, 2023
Six new single-parent housing developments announced for La Loche
Residents of La Loche have improved access to affordable housing thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments. Athabasca Sask. Party MLA Jim Lemaigre joined representatives from M...
Sep 28, 2023
Nipawin Reconciliation unveils new display ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reconciliation Nipawin has put a permanent reminder of the path towards truth and reconciliation.A medicine wheel has been placed at the Nipawin Hydroelectric Station which honours 7,500 years of hist...
Sep 28, 2023
Northvolt to build $7B battery factory near Montreal, includes government money
MONTREAL - Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says it will build a $7 billion gigafactory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal that it claims will represent the largest private investment in Quebe...
Sep 28, 2023
Ex-MPP Randy Hillier's request to move trial away from Ottawa denied
OTTAWA - A judge has denied a second request by former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier, who is facing charges related to his participation in the "Freedom Convoy" protest, to move his jury trial away from O...
Sep 28, 2023
Raiders deal defenseman Boucher, 2025 sixth-rounder to Seattle for 2027 fourth-round pick
The Prince Albert Raiders have made an early season trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds.The Raiders have sent 2004-born defenceman Owen Boucher and a 2025 sixth-round pick to Seattle.In exchange, the ...
Sep 28, 2023
Dutch police say 2 people are killed in shootings at a university hospital and home in Rotterdam
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A lone gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in an apartment and a hospital in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam on Thursday, killing two people and seriously inju...
Sep 28, 2023