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Toronto FC back to bad habits as it falls 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union
PHILADELPHIA - Toronto FC reverted to its early-season malaise Wednesday, putting on a dismal performance in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union in MLS play. After going unbeaten in five games (2-0-3...
Aug 04, 2021

Feds say 82,000-plus doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to be sent to Trinidad and Tobago
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced it will send more than 82,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago. International Development Minister Karina Gould sai...
Aug 04, 2021

Committee continues plans for commemorative walk on former Sask. Hospital grounds
The local committee that plans to create a legacy walk on part of the grounds of the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford in the future are continuing with their work.Some key parts of the st...
Aug 04, 2021

Canada welcomes first of Afghan refugees who supported Canadian military mission
OTTAWA - The first planeload of Afghan refugees who supported the Canadian military mission in Afghanistan has arrived in Canada. The federal government is not saying how many refugees were on board t...
Aug 04, 2021

Cooler temperatures expected to bring small break from wildfire smoke
It will be a recurring story for much of the rest of summer, wildfire smoke is blanketing the province. The Northeast seems to be experiencing the smoke a bit more over the last day or two according t...
Aug 04, 2021

Province and feds announce AgriStability interim benefit increase
Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers are facing immeasurable challenges this year. But an increase to the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit might make things a little easier across the province. The fed...
Aug 04, 2021

Fires in northwest region still being monitored
While the Northwest region of Saskatchewan doesn't contain one of the five wildfires of note in the province, there are still two blazes that are being monitored closely by the Saskatchewan Public Saf...
Aug 04, 2021

Dog trainer set to open retail space in La Ronge in coming weeks
La Ronge's Jayme Woodhouse Mckenzie has been training dogs and providing other services out of her home for about 18 months. Now, she's nearly ready to open a retail location.Pawsitive Attitude Dog Tr...
Aug 04, 2021

Former students of St. Michael's residential school return to ground zero to find closure
Hundreds of former students of St Michael's residential school near Duck Lake have come together this week for a special and emotional event.The week long gathering was the idea of Elders and council ...
Aug 04, 2021

Visitor limitations now in effect at Victoria Hospital
Visitor limitations are now in place at the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has informed the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 at the Prince Albert Victor...
Aug 04, 2021