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Melfort Kin groups moving into former Chamber building
The Melfort Kin groups now have a place to call their own.The former Melfort Chamber of Commerce building at Spruce Haven Park will house both the Kinsmen and Kinette groups in the community.Incoming ...
Jun 24, 2020
At age 24, N.C. Congress runoff victor may be rising star
RALEIGH, N.C. - After nearly dying in a car crash six years ago, western North Carolina congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn already has learned many life lessons by age 24. "There is no time to w...
Jun 24, 2020
Woman accused of burning Wendy's after shooting granted bond
ATLANTA - A woman charged with arson in the burning of a fast food restaurant in the wake of Rayshard Brooks' killing was granted bond Wednesday but must wear an ankle monitor and remain at home, a ju...
Jun 24, 2020
Sister act at Saskatchewan Huskies soccer team
Taryn Izsak will be playing with her older sister once again. Izsak was recruited by the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women's Soccer Team on Tuesday, and will join to play her older sister Payto...
Jun 24, 2020
Raiders’ first rounder invited Hockey Canada’s virtual Under-17 development camp
It might not be the in-person camp he'd be looking forward to, but Niall Crocker will gladly take it.The Prince Albert Raiders' first-round pick was named to Hockey Canada's virtual Under-17 developme...
Jun 24, 2020
STF gifts $75,000 to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital for new book program
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is sending its support to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation for a new reading program.According to a media release, the STF gifted $75,000 to ...
Jun 24, 2020
Canada gives $5 million for new wildlife research network
OTTAWA - The federal government is investing $5 million in national wildfire research to help fire-prevention experts get the knowledge they need to keep Canadian forests from burning. The A...
Jun 24, 2020
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
VANCOUVER - A study by University of British Columbia researchers underscores the immediate, harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and says there are concerning implications dur...
Jun 24, 2020
New York City Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus
NEW YORK - The New York City Marathon, the world's largest marathon, was cancelled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers and city officials deciding that holding the race on N...
Jun 24, 2020
Sanction Chinese officials over human-rights violations, senators urge Trudeau
OTTAWA - A group of senators is calling on the Liberal government to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over China's treatment of its Muslim minority, its increasing restriction of freedoms in Hong...
Jun 24, 2020