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Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field
The '21 Queen's Plate is giving Jim Lawson plenty of reasons to smile these days. For the first time since 2019, fans will be allowed into Woodbine Racetrack to watch the first jewel of the OLG Canadi...
Aug 13, 2021

University of Saskatchewan mandates vaccination for its staff and students
SASKATOON - The University of Saskatchewan has joined a growing number of post-secondary institutions in the country requiring staff and students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to camp...
Aug 13, 2021

Rob and Kathy's No Frills fundraiser supporting residential school survivors society
Rob and Kathy's No Frills grocery store in North Battleford is making a donation to help the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) from a recent fundraiser.Staff and customers together r...
Aug 13, 2021

Here's how the federal leaders will pitch voters as an election campaign kicks off
OTTAWA - The lines of attack have been traced for months, but now federal parties' battle plans are poised to go into effect with an election campaign set to kick off Sunday. The Liberals hope to tout...
Aug 13, 2021

Flying Dust fundraising demolition derby returning after two-year hiatus
For the first time in two years, Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation are expected to come together in a unique fashion that promises speed, destruction and good times for many. The fundraising de...
Aug 13, 2021

Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin on target in Turkish Super Lig opener
ISTANBUL - Canadians Atiba Hutchinson and Cyle Larin opened the Turkish Super Lig season in style Friday, each scoring in Besiktas' 3-0 win over Caykur Rizespor. After Georges-Kevin Nkoudou opened the...
Aug 13, 2021

NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics
The NHL has announced start times for the 2021-22 season, with an opening-night doubleheader featuring the defending champions and the league's two newest teams squaring off. The Tampa Bay Lightning w...
Aug 13, 2021

Another 125 new cases of COVID-19 in province, 893 cases currently active
The province is reporting a second day of triple digit new COVID-19 cases in the province. There are 125 new cases confirmed today, bringing the total to 51,034 reported cases; 893 cases considered ac...
Aug 13, 2021

Arts Humboldt to celebrate 10 years of supporting talent in the city
There will be plenty of musical talent rocking Civic Park in Humboldt on Aug. 17.The Arts Humboldt organization is celebrating 10 years of promoting the artistic talents in Humboldt and area with a co...
Aug 13, 2021

Heat wave returns to Saskatchewan, possible showers Monday
After a seemingly normal week of weather in Saskatchewan, there's another heat wave here for the weekend.Environment Canada has heat warnings in place throughout the northwest region, with temperature...
Aug 13, 2021