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Province announces 73 new cases of COVID-19, active cases now below 1,000
The Saskatchewan government has announced 73 new cases of COVID-19 in the province.For Northern Saskatchewan, the new cases are found in the Far North East (one), North West (three), North Central (13...
Nov 22, 2021

Hotel, restaurant industries still seeing major employment crisis
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the hotel and restaurant industries have never been the same.The majority of workers have either moved on to different careers or, for the most part, moved on t...
Nov 22, 2021

Toronto MP Kevin Vuong says social media, 'political operatives' want him to fail
OTTAWA - A Toronto MP dumped by the Liberals for not disclosing a withdrawn sexual assault charge says he believes people want to see him in Parliament and blamed political operatives and a social med...
Nov 22, 2021

Presson, Sunderland, Elizondo all out as Elks clean house after dismal CFL season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have cleaned house after a disappointing CFL season, with president and chief executive officer Chris Presson, general manager Brock Sunderland and head coach Jaime Elizon...
Nov 22, 2021

Promoting French and preserving Indigenous languages a priority: Petitpas Taylor
OTTAWA - New Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says protecting Indigenous languages to make sure they are taught to future generations is a priority for the Liberal government, along...
Nov 22, 2021

Pacey wants to address homelessness issue in La Ronge if elected to council
Robert Pacey Sr., who is running in the La Ronge municipal by election set for Nov. 30, believes the single most pressing issue right now is finding a solution to the town's homelessness problem."Hope...
Nov 22, 2021

Ortiz, Howard, Lincecum, A-Rod new to Hall of Fame ballot
NEW YORK (AP) - David Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum and Alex Rodriguez are among 13 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining 17 hold...
Nov 22, 2021

Salvation Army kicks off Christmas kettle campaign in the northeast
The Salvation Army kettle campaign is back for the 104th year in Melfort.Christmas kettles are now set-up at Cindy's Independent Grocer and in the Melfort Mall. Cashless tip tap options are available ...
Nov 22, 2021

Flames left-winger Johnny Gaudreau named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames left-wing Johnny Gaudreau has been named the NHL's first star of the week. Gaudreau led the league with seven points (four goals, three assists) in four games, including two ...
Nov 22, 2021

Canada's Russell, Paquin named to Barbarians' women's all-star rugby squad
Canadian internationals Laura Russell and Karen Paquin have been named to the Barbarians world all-star squad for a Nov. 27 game against the Springbok Women's XV. The Killik Cup doubleheader at Twicke...
Nov 22, 2021