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La Ronge resident charged in hospital incident makes formal complaint against RCMP
A La Ronge mother who is facing charges including assault on three officers has filed a complaint with the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP. She and the Congress of Aboriginal Pe...
Jan 25, 2021
Player with Kamloops Blazers critically injured in weekend snowboard accident
CALGARY - A player with the Western Hockey League Kamloops Blazers has suffered what the league describes as "life-altering injuries" following a weekend snowboarding accident in Saskatchewan.A statem...
Jan 25, 2021
California: Criminal rings loot billions in jobless funds
LOS ANGELES - California officials say hackers, identity thieves and overseas criminal rings stole an estimated $11.4 billion in unemployment benefits last year. But the extent of the fraud might grow...
Jan 25, 2021
After going weeks with no COVID cases, Nunavut community sees new infections
ARVIAT, Nunavut - The centre of Nunavut's COVID-19 outbreak is now facing a second outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Last week, Arviat, a community of about 2,800, reported its first new case since D...
Jan 25, 2021
Olympic medalist Clara Hughes and advocate Mark Henick part of this week's mental health awareness events
People looking to learn more about mental health and gain some advice on coping may be interested in some events and campaigns planned for this week.The Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan...
Jan 25, 2021
Saskatchewan’s first free-standing hospice to take in first patients this week
By Caitlyn LeppSaskatchewan's first free-standing hospice is to open in Saskatoon this week.The 15-bed hospice is owned by St. Paul's Hospital and governed by Emmanuel Health. The fundraising for the ...
Jan 25, 2021
Supporters rally around Shahab in wake of protest
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer wasn't talking Monday about a protest outside his Regina home Saturday.However, Dr. Saqib Shahab wasn't letting it interrupt his work, either.In a statement...
Jan 25, 2021
Inmate at Willow Cree Healing lodge dies due to complications from COVID-19
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has announced an inmate from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge has died because of complications due to COVID-19.According to a media release, the inmate died at a local ...
Jan 25, 2021
R&B artist Trey Songz arrested at AFC Championship game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - R&B artist Trey Songz was jailed overnight after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championsh...
Jan 25, 2021
Meadow Lake businesses unite for community-wide kindness campaign
Businesses and organizations in Meadow Lake have joined forces to bring two popular February campaigns promoting kindness into the community. Eatery on Main and other local businesses have launched an...
Jan 25, 2021