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At least 7 of the men caught crossing border from Manitoba are Mexican: officials
WARROAD, Minn. - United States officials say at least seven of the nine men caught crossing the border this week from southeast Manitoba are Mexican citizens. RCMP were first alerted to the group when...
Apr 19, 2023
Leafs winger Michael Bunting suspended three games for illegal check to the head
NEW YORK - Michael Bunting pleaded his case. The NHL's Department of Player Safety then handed down its verdict. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger has been suspended for the next three games of his team'...
Apr 19, 2023
Wild Rice Writing Group celebrating 30 years with free public event
A Literary Extravaganza to celebrate 30 years of the Wild Rice Writers Group is scheduled for Saturday in La Ronge. "It's an opportunity for the community to hear some of the writing by our local Wild...
Apr 19, 2023
These Strings Won’t Easily Unravel
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Imagine if you will, a Saskatchewan where every p...
Apr 19, 2023
Safer Roads Canada promoting safety around heavy trucks
Safer Roads Canada has released two educational videos that promote safety around heavy trucks.The organization was formed by a group of families of the victims of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash....
Apr 19, 2023
Northern Sask. federal employees go on strike
Federal public employees are on strike in northern Saskatchewan after the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) was unable to reach a fair deal with Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The nation...
Apr 19, 2023
Trudeau told NATO Canada can't meet defence spending target, Washington Post reports
WASHINGTON - The Washington Post says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau privately told NATO that Canada would never meet the military alliance's targets for defence spending. The Post report, published to...
Apr 19, 2023
B.C. Lions owner on board with donating to help save Simon Fraser football program
BURNABY, B.C. - B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman says he will be matching donations to help save Simon Fraser University's discontinued football program. School president Joy Johnson announced April 4 that...
Apr 19, 2023
Northern Sask. physician shortlisted for national award
A man who leads the implementation of public health programs in 33 First Nation communities across Northern Saskatchewan has made the shortlist for the Canadian Immigrant award.Doctor Nnamdi Ndubuka i...
Apr 19, 2023
Excitement building as Northern Bears set to host Esso Cup after three-year postponement
What was supposed to happen in 2020 is now becoming a reality three years later for a local hockey team.On Sunday afternoon, the puck will finally drop inside the Art Hauser Centre to kick off the lon...
Apr 19, 2023