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Veteran driver Yannick Gingras feeling good about Pepsi North America Cup
It's easy to see why driver Yannick Gingras has a good feeling about the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday night. The native of Sorel, Que., will make his ninth appearance in se...
Aug 28, 2020
Saskatchewan distillery recognized in international spirit competition
Great Gido's Homebrew (GGH) near Wakaw won some awards in the New York City International Spirit Competition.The competition had over 1,200 entries from 30 countries with 60 categories.President Mark ...
Aug 28, 2020
Blake shooting adds fresh urgency to Black Lives Matter march in Washington
WASHINGTON - Protesters are gathering today in the heart of the U.S. capital for a peaceful push to end to systemic racism - a long-planned event taking on extra poignancy in the wake of Sunday's...
Aug 28, 2020
Tenth suspect charged in Tiki Laverdiere homicide
A tenth suspect has been arrested and is facing charges connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder. He was arreste...
Aug 28, 2020
Plan for inevitable COVID-19 cases in schools, says chief public health officer
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says families should expect to see cases of COVID-19 in schools as children head back to class in the coming weeks. Dr. Theresa Tam says it...
Aug 28, 2020
NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. They want people to vote - hopefully in their home arenas. And they want to keep playing basketball. Teams returned...
Aug 28, 2020
Infrastructure boost for local RMs
The latest installment of Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) funding has been announced and there's good news for some local communities.The RM of Garden River will receive $96,442 for floo...
Aug 28, 2020
Naomi Osaka into W&S final after calling for racial justice
NEW YORK - Naomi Osaka overcame a faulty serve and reached the finals of the Western & Southern Open on Friday following a one-day break in the tournament prompted by her call for racial justice. ...
Aug 28, 2020
Local tourism destinations anticipate extended season
Although we've reached the end of August, it appears vacation season is showing no sign of slowing down in the region.The COVID-19 pandemic ground life as we know it to a halt in March, and even once ...
Aug 28, 2020
Wollaston Lake RCMP make significant alcohol seizure over two days
Wollaston Lake RCMP in the province's North have made significant alcohol seizures in several unrelated incidents over the last week. The first seizure took place Aug. 22 when a local resident returne...
Aug 28, 2020