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Better looking job numbers for Sask. and North
The Saskatchewan government is boasting the provincial unemployment rate of 8.8 per cent for July is the second lowest in the country and there are positive economic effects resulting from their Re-Op...
Aug 07, 2020
Freeland urges restraint with expenses following Rideau Hall renovations
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says public office holders should be mindful of how they spend taxpayer dollars, following a report on Rideau Hall renovations. The CBC reported T...
Aug 07, 2020
Speculation begins on who may be interested in Nova Scotia premier's job
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's sudden decision to step away from politics has political observers speculating on a potential successor and how this person will position the provin...
Aug 07, 2020
Ottawa Aces add twin brothers Jay and Ted Chapelhow to rugby league roster
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed twin props Ted and James (Jay) Chapelhow. The 24-year-old brothers join the fledgling rugby league team from their hometown Widnes Vikings. Both had loan spells at...
Aug 07, 2020
Mask Up for Education rally draws 'small but mighty' showing in North Battleford
A "small but mighty" group of participants gathered outside the MLA's office in North Battleford Friday for the Mask Up for Education rally. Community rallies took place outside MLA offices across Sas...
Aug 07, 2020
Protas loaned to KHL, will return to North America before WHL starts
Prince Albert Raiders star forward Aliaksei Protas has been loaned to Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League to begin the 2020-21 season.With yesterday's news of the WHL schedule being pushed b...
Aug 07, 2020
US sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON - The director of US intelligence on Friday raised concerns about interference in the 2020 election by China, Russia and Iran. U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President ...
Aug 07, 2020
In Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books
HALIFAX - The era of the stern Canadian librarian peering at a patron's record of late items and announcing the amount owed appears to be headed for the history books. All of&...
Aug 07, 2020
'I understand their decision': Milne reacts to CJFL season cancellation
On Thursday, August 6, the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) announced they would be cancelling their 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the #CJFL has d...
Aug 07, 2020
North Stars' Antoniuk headed to Weyburn to complete blockbuster last season
The Battlefords North Stars announced Friday, they have dealt defenceman, Liam Antoniuk to the Weyburn Red Wings to complete last year's Dec. 1 trade for all-star centerman, Ben Hiltz. A Sherwood Park...
Aug 07, 2020