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New census data: Indigenous populations still growing; children disproportionately in foster care
Statistics Canada's latest release of 2021 census data shows the Indigenous population is still growing, although the pace has slowed, and is much younger than the rest of Canada.The census said there...
Sep 21, 2022

Saskatchewan coroner to hold public inquest into Sept. 4 murders
Not one but two coroner's inquests will be held into the mass stabbings on Sept. 4 and the arrest and death of Myles Sanderson three days later.Ten people died in the attacks - nine on the James Smith...
Sep 21, 2022

Trial date set for accused in Cumberland House standoff
One of the three men charged following a standoff with RCMP in Cumberland House will be tried next spring. Gage Pratt, 25, will be tried on April 4, 2023, on a charge of possessing cocaine for the pur...
Sep 21, 2022

Favreau named SaskTel Goalie of the Week
The Melfort Mustangs' number-one goaltender has been named the SJHL's first SaskTel Goalie of the Week.Joel Favreau, The 20-year-old netminder from Prince Albert stopped 47 of 49 shots he faced over t...
Sep 21, 2022

Ottawa aims to table legislation this fall making Indigenous policing essential
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is pledging to "work around the clock" to table legislation this fall declaring Indigenous policing an essential service. Doing so would fulfil a commit...
Sep 21, 2022

Canadian women to face Argentina and Morocco in October soccer friendlies in Spain
The Canadian women's soccer team will play Argentina and Morocco in international friendlies in Spain during the October FIFA international window. The seventh-ranked Canadians will face No. 31 Argent...
Sep 21, 2022

Former linebacker Hebert to retire as member of Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - Kyries Hebert will retire as a member of the Montreal Alouettes. The veteran linebacker will sign a one-day deal with Montreal on Thursday, then formally end his 15-year pro career. Hebert,...
Sep 21, 2022

Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond to be featured in EA Sports FIFA 23 video game
Ted Lasso is now in the game. Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced Wednesday that AFC Richmond, the team managed by the affable Lasso in the hit Apple TV+ series "Ted L...
Sep 21, 2022

Provincial Grants Announced To Help Seniors Live Independently
Saskatchewan is taking steps to help seniors living independently in their own homes and communities. The provincial government has invested $250,000 in one-time grant funding for senior-serving organ...
Sep 21, 2022

Saskatchewan Appeal Court removes injunction, allows Broncos lawsuit to proceed
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has set aside a temporary injunction that halted a lawsuit filed by some parents of those who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Sixteen people were kill...
Sep 21, 2022