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Global task force urges countries to consider regulation to fight online antisemitism
OTTAWA - An international task force that includes three Canadian members of Parliament says social media sites must be held accountable for driving users to extremist content and legislators should c...
Jul 14, 2021
'Deplorable' and 'disgusting' sign hung on Muskoday First Nation bridge
The Saskatoon Tribal Council, Muskoday First Nation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) are condemning a sign that was hung by an individual on the Muskoday Bridge Wednesday morning....
Jul 14, 2021
Elk Ridge ownership group submits plan for new RV park
The owners of Elk Ridge Resort (Routes2SK) have submitted a plan to build a new RV park, and with it hopefully attract future property owners to the area.The re-zoning for the property was approved du...
Jul 14, 2021
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...
Jul 14, 2021
Poor air quality values in northern Saskatchewan prompts warning
Environment Canada has issued special statements regarding the air quality in several communities throughout Saskatchewan. Numerous forest fires in the north are producing reduced visibilities in smok...
Jul 14, 2021
Carrot River school committee raises $1.165 million
The Carrot River school fundraising committee has raised $1.165 million for enhancements to the new K-12 school in the community. The enhancements include an applied arts shop, second gymnasium, fitne...
Jul 14, 2021
RCMP Traffic Services issue nearly 400 tickets over four-day period
Motorcycle Officers of RCMP Combined Traffic Services encountered several instances of significant motorist infractions this past weekend.While on patrol in the Battlefords, Lloydminster and Meadow La...
Jul 14, 2021
Haiti missing seven players due to COVID-19 ahead of Canada game at Gold Cup
Canada will face a depleted Haiti at the Gold Cup on Thursday with seven Haitian players sidelined by COVID-19. Haiti dressed just 17 players Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the U.S. after five players and on...
Jul 14, 2021
Montreal police officer charged with sexual assault takes stand, denies it happened
MONTREAL - A Montreal police officer on trial for sexual assault denied groping the alleged victim and told a judge on Wednesday he was only trying to be benevolent by driving her back to her hotel in...
Jul 14, 2021
More than 1,400 properties ordered to evacuate in central B.C. due to wildfires
VANCOUVER - More than 1,400 properties in British Columbia's Cariboo region have been placed on evacuation order as wildfires rage across the province. The order from the Cariboo Regional District cov...
Jul 14, 2021