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La Ronge mayor approves of federal plan for billions of dollars going into affordable housing
La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak believes the federal government's commitment to build 100,000 affordable new homes in the next five years is good news for the municipality. "That's fantastic news the ...
Apr 08, 2022
Unemployment rate falls in Canada, rises in Saskatchewan
Canada's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level on record in March.Statistics Canada said Friday the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.3 per cent, the lowest it has been since comparable dat...
Apr 08, 2022
Shahab less concerned about sixth wave of COVID in Saskatchewan
Other provinces are moving swiftly into a sixth wave of COVID-19, and while Saskatchewan's top doctor is watching developments here closely, he doesn't have the same concerns about this wave as he has...
Apr 08, 2022
Alabama governor signs law banning transgender medication
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey enacted a sweeping law Friday that bans gender-affirming medication for transgender youth and includes criminal penalties for doctors who prescribe it. Iv...
Apr 08, 2022
Mirasty sentencing moved to April 29 in manslaughter case
The man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation was originally scheduled for his sentencing hearing in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday, but it was moved...
Apr 08, 2022
Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott set for UFC debut
While it took (Proper) Mike Malott just 39 seconds to earn his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in October, the Canadian welterweight spent considerably longer getting there. The 30-year-...
Apr 08, 2022
Canada's Gushue secures semifinal berth with victory over Scotland at world playdowns
LAS VEGAS - Canada's Brad Gushue beat Scotland's Kyle Waddell 8-6 on Friday to secure a semifinal berth at the world men's curling championship. The St. John's-based team of Gushue, Mark Nichols, Bret...
Apr 08, 2022
Ex-water polo coach convicted in college admissions bribery
BOSTON (AP) - A decorated former water polo coach at the University of Southern California was found guilty Friday in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal. A federal jury in Boston convict...
Apr 08, 2022
Ex-water polo coach convicted in college admissions bribery
BOSTON (AP) - A decorated former water polo coach at the University of Southern California was found guilty Friday in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal. A federal jury in Boston convict...
Apr 08, 2022
Construction group sees bright future for Prince Albert
The Prince Albert Construction Association sees some good things coming for physical growth in the city. Chairperson Dan Yungwirth said that budget commitments from the provincial government are posit...
Apr 08, 2022