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Results from first match day of Men's Lobstick
After a tumultuous Wednesday of heavy winds, rain, and hail, play was suspended momentarily during the first day of matches at the 2021 Fountain Tire Men's Lobstick in Waskesiu.But after a delay, the ...
Jun 17, 2021
Virtual Supreme Court hearings to continue beyond pandemic, chief justice says
OTTAWA - Canada's chief justice says the Supreme Court will continue to hold virtual hearings beyond the COVID-19 pandemic if participants agree to them. At a news conference today, Richard Wagner say...
Jun 17, 2021
Canada to accept donation of one million Moderna vaccine doses from the United States
OTTAWA - Canada will receive a donation of one million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine from the United States today. The doses are part of the U.S. promise to donate 80 million doses of vaccines b...
Jun 17, 2021
Greens' Annamie Paul asks party execs for 'space to unify,' tells PM to 'back off'
OTTAWA - Green Leader Annamie Paul is asking party brass and the prime minister to give her "the space to unify" the party ahead of a general meeting that could serve as a referendum on her leadership...
Jun 17, 2021
Commons committee calls for reshaping of EI to cover gig workers, self-employed
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee recommends a boost to the value and duration of employment insurance benefits, and expanding the system to cover gig workers and the self-employed. Today's report...
Jun 17, 2021
Charitable organizations receive grants by Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation
Residents and organizations in Prince Albert who help support the community were funded scholarships and grants Wednesday afternoon by the Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation.A total of $102,9...
Jun 17, 2021
Families who traveled out of the province to access CT Scanner to have local option
The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is now one step closer to improved technology at the cancer center in Saskatoon. After a successful 2021 Charity Steer Show and Sale, the Wild Rose 4-H Beef Club ...
Jun 17, 2021
La Loche RCMP seeking public assistance locating wanted male
The La Loche RCMP is asking the public for assistance locating a man with a warrant for his arrest. On June 13, 31-year-old Earl Roger Lemaigre was involved in an assault in La Loche during the aftern...
Jun 17, 2021
ExploreSask Photo Contest Launch
Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 15. Enter photographs of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win grea...
Jun 17, 2021
Construction of New Hemodialysis Unit at Meadow Lake Hospital Set to Begin
Meadow Lake Hospital is expanding to accommodate the region's first hemodialysis unit and better serve the residents of northwestern Saskatchewan.Prince Albert-based RNF Ventures Ltd. has been awarded...
Jun 17, 2021