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Inmate abused prescribed medication, says witness at inquest
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains graphic depictions of self-harm and suicide.Why an inmate with a storied history of self-harm was transferred back to Saskatchewan Penitentiary, and not t...
Nov 02, 2022
Philly, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The road trip of the NFL season was mapped out months ago for Eagles fan Kevin Ridpath. There was a flicker of hope the season-ticket holder could catch the Birds in Arizona until ...
Nov 02, 2022
'There’s nothing manly about suffering in silence:' Mental health becoming a priority for P.A. construction workers
Views on mental health within Prince Albert's construction sector appear to be trending in the right direction.That's according to Allan Kehler, a mental health advocate, who spoke at a meeting put on...
Nov 02, 2022
Precautionary drinking water order issued for some Air Ronge residents
A precautionary drinking water advisory is in effect for some residents of Air Ronge. The advisory was issued Wednesday as of 3 p.m. and includes 202 and 204 Beaver Street, as well as 112-130 Anson St...
Nov 02, 2022
Calgary Stampeders prep for B.C. Lions, West semifinal
CALGARY - Getting to B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke on Sunday requires taking care of a first order of business, according to Calgary Stampeders sack specialist Shawn Lemon. "We've just got to b...
Nov 02, 2022
NEW: Battlefords Transit pulling all busses off the roads
Battlefords Transit says they're shutting down all bus routes for the remainder of Wednesday. They say road conditions are too poor to continue the service. Transit officials say they hope to return t...
Nov 02, 2022
Legislation introduced to support $500 payments, maintain 0 per cent small business tax rate
Legislation intending to make life more affordable was introduced Wednesday in Saskatchewan.The Income Tax (Affordability) Amendment Act, 2022, incorporates the $500 Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Cre...
Nov 02, 2022
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones names 36-man roster ahead of European test matches
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones has named a 36-man long list ahead of selection for test matches in Europe later this month against the Netherlands and Namibia. The 23rd-ranked Canadians take on the...
Nov 02, 2022
WPD Ambulance offers some safety suggestions for the first snow of the year
The Battlefords, Meadow Lake, and a large swathe of Saskatchewan east of the area are experiencing the first taste of winter for the season. By the time the snow event starts to end Thursday morning, ...
Nov 02, 2022
Bamford’s concert in Meadow Lake postponed until Feb. 25.
Gord Bamford's concert in Meadow Lake has been rescheduled for February. It was originally scheduled for this Saturday. All tickets sold for this Saturday are valid for Feb. 25.The Meadow Lake Kinsmen...
Nov 02, 2022