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Canada tuning out noise around expectations at FIBA Women's World Cup
Canada's women's basketball team shouldered weighty expectations at the Tokyo Olympics. After back-to-back Olympic quarterfinal appearances, many surmised a medal was next - an assumption that may hav...
Sep 20, 2022
Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...
Sep 20, 2022
Rare Earth Summit showcases Saskatchewan as global hub for critical minerals
A summit being held in Saskatoon will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to showcase how several rare earth element projects are attracting international attention.The Rare Earth Su...
Sep 20, 2022
Cocaine, meth and weapons among items seized in recent police investigation
Three men are facing drugs and weapons charges after police found drugs, firearms and cash during an investigation.Early Friday morning, officers with the Prince Albert Police Crime Reduction Team (CR...
Sep 20, 2022
CFL suspends Stampeders linebacker Judge for one game following incident with Lions
TORONTO - Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge received a one-game suspension from the CFL on Tuesday for a post-game altercation involving B.C. Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead. The incident happened Satu...
Sep 20, 2022
Fears of random violence lead to increased interest in self-defence
With violent crime increasingly in the headlines, some local self-defence instructors notice more people are in the market for their services. In particular, North Wake Martial Arts has seen more peop...
Sep 20, 2022
Métis language program now across Sask.
Students across the province will be able to learn both Michif and Cree as the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) expands its early language program. Another six school divisions will partner with MN-S s...
Sep 20, 2022
Halloween frights and delights at Paintball Paradise
If you think of the best parts of autumn, you think of crisp air, corn mazes, hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and maybe some excuses to get a bit scared. Paintball Paradise has combined all of those fall ...
Sep 20, 2022
AP source: MacKinnon signs 8-year deal, highest paid in NHL
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche are making Nathan MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the NHL's salary cap era. MacKinnon, who just turned 27 earlier this month, signed an eight-year contract th...
Sep 20, 2022
QuickSketch: A look at Conservative Party of Quebec Leader Éric Duhaime
MONTREAL - A look at ric Duhaime, leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec. Born: April 15, 1969, in Montreal. Early years: An only child, Duhaime grew up in the Montreal suburb of Laval. His mother...
Sep 20, 2022