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LaFrance to see role increase as Riders’ tailback depth tested
Kienan LaFrance will be asked to carry more of the load for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' rushing attack.The 31-year-old will be called upon to do more - along with Shaun Wilson - after Frankie Hickso...
Sep 28, 2022
Mosaic Stadium sold out for 109th Grey Cup
Mosaic Stadium will be sold out on Nov. 20 for the 109th Grey Cup.The Saskatchewan Roughriders along with the CFL made the announcement just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. More than 33,000 fans are e...
Sep 28, 2022
Governor General to participate in Regina’s Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day event
Canada's Governor General will be one of the speakers Thursday during Miyo-wcwitowin Day at Mosaic Stadium.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's participation in the event was announced Tuesday by the organizing com...
Sep 28, 2022
EU seeks trade sanctions on Russia over 'sham' Ukraine votes
BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union countries should impose "biting sanctions" on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for "sham referendums" held in parts of Ukraine, senior EU officials said Wedne...
Sep 28, 2022
Kurdish officials: Death toll climbs in Iranian drone attack
KOYA, Iraq (AP) - An Iranian drone bombing campaign targeting the bases of an Iranian-Kurdish opposition group in northern Iraq on Wednesday killed at least nine people and wounded 32 others, the Kurd...
Sep 28, 2022
Royal Canadian Mint releases coin celebrating 50th anniversary of 1972 Summit Series
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series with a $2 coin celebrating Canada's hockey triumph over the Soviet Union The 1972 Summit Series was an eight...
Sep 28, 2022
Sandy Bay murder case committed for trial
Nearly two years after a man was attacked at a home in Sandy Bay, the resulting court case has been committed for trial. Lenny Sinclair, 25, is facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of ...
Sep 28, 2022
Fiona fallout: Nova Scotia premier blasts cellphone companies for poor service
HALIFAX - The premier of Nova Scotia has issued a stinging rebuke to the telecommunications companies that serve the province, saying too many residents are still without cellphone service four days a...
Sep 28, 2022
Financier gives seven-figure sum to Canada's alpine, para alpine and ski cross racers
Alpine Canada's board chair has made a personal donation of $1.3 million to national alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racers to reduce the amount athletes pay out of their own pocket to race for thei...
Sep 28, 2022
Feds tell Canadian hockey players with KHL teams in Russia, Belarus to get out
Canadians continue to play hockey for Kontinental Hockey League teams in Russia and Belarus despite the Canadian government's warning to get out of those countries. The 48 Canadian players currently o...
Sep 28, 2022