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While Canada men leave World Cup qualification permutations to others, Qatar beckons
John Herdman said all the right things Sunday after Canada dispatched the United States at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field to move closer to qualifying for 2022 World Cup. He warned against looking too f...
Jan 31, 2022
The Strength of Many People
As an elected official I make a point of engaging people in conversation not only because I want their opinion or to debate, but as a human being I enjoy an exchange of dialogue and interaction. Yes, ...
Jan 31, 2022
Liberals, industry groups look to solve supply-chain issues, and prevent future woes
OTTAWA - The federal transport minister says the government plans to create a suite of policy responses to help ease pandemic-strained supply chains and prevent future flare-ups. The problems in suppl...
Jan 31, 2022
“New year …New steer … Same dream!”
Our 2021 / 2022 4-H year has started! This year we have 27 members and 6 leaders from the surrounding areas. We held our first meeting of the year on Sunday December 5th at the Weldon Lutheran Church....
Jan 31, 2022
Ottawa protest gridlock sparks criticism of police as residents demand city back
OTTAWA - The ire of Ottawa residents about the downtown paralysis created by a protest against COVID-19 measures is sparking questions concerning the role of police in ensuring public order. Ottawa po...
Jan 31, 2022
California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned i...
Jan 31, 2022
Staying safe while shovelling
As snow continues to fall across the province, people are left wondering when they should start shovelling. With an average of ten to fifteen centimeters of snow expected today, The Weather Network en...
Jan 31, 2022
WorkSafe Saskatchewan again seeking to prevent firefighter cancer
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is looking to help firefighters better protect themselves against cancer.The organization - a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and the Ministry of...
Jan 31, 2022
Conservative MP supports riding association's petition against 'O'Toole carbon tax'
OTTAWA - A Conservative riding association has launched a petition against leader Erin O'Toole's decision to introduce a carbon tax. The party's electoral district for the rural Saskatchewan riding of...
Jan 31, 2022
Saskatchewan gov’t offering humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.The government announced in a media release Monday it was making a $100,000 donation to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.That org...
Jan 31, 2022