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Gym-goers, sports fans, smokers face more taxes in Saskatchewan budget
REGINA - Working out or going to a professional football game could cost more this fall with proposed new taxes outlined in Saskatchewan's budget. Starting in October, the province plans to add the si...
Mar 23, 2022

$750,000 boost for families at Children’s Hospital
The families of children in the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatchewan will have another avenue for financial relief when it comes to details like buying food, paying for parking or even buy...
Mar 23, 2022

Idaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas statute banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and allowing it to be enforced through l...
Mar 23, 2022

On eve of World Cup qualification, coach John Herdman still sees room for improvement
SAN JOS, Costa Rica - Canada may be on the verge of World Cup qualification but coach John Herdman is still looking for improvements. In the lead-up to Thursday's match against No. 42 Costa Rica, Herd...
Mar 23, 2022

North Stars look to put Bombers on brink with bounce back Game 4
Up 2-games-to-1 in their first round playoff series with the Flin Flon Bombers, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Wednesday for Game 4 in Flin Flon, looking to take a commanding 3-1 series ...
Mar 23, 2022

Investigation finds debris killed Nunavut mine worker when helicopter rolled
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a worker at a Nunavut gold mine was killed last year when a helicopter rolled outside the mine site. The board's investigation report says a pilot had tr...
Mar 23, 2022

Former sports reporter Jonah Keri sentenced to 21 months in domestic violence case
MONTREAL - Former sports writer Jonah Keri has been sentenced to 21 months in jail for repeated abuse against his ex-wife. Quebec court Judge Alexandre Dalmau delivered his decision today at the Montr...
Mar 23, 2022

Ice Wolves lead series 2-1 over Broncos
The La Ronge Ice Wolves were able to hold back the Humboldt Broncos during Game 3 of the first round of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs.The Ice Wolves secured a 4-2 win at the Me...
Mar 23, 2022

Rookie GMs hit the ground running ahead of NHL trade deadline
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes and Anaheim Ducks counterpart Pat Verbeek accumulated plenty of assets ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Vancouver's Patrik Allvin, meanwhile, started to ...
Mar 23, 2022

Independent review paints damning, dysfunctional picture of Rugby Canada
An independent review into Rugby Canada's high-performance programs paints a damning picture of a dysfunctional organization at odds with its athletes, staff and supporters. The review depicts a gover...
Mar 23, 2022