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Jennifer Jones back at Scotties Tournament of Hearts to coach Rachel Homan's team
THUNDER BAY - Jennifer Jones was back in familiar territory and colours in a new role Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time Canadian women's curling champion and all-time leader ...
Feb 20, 2025
Indigenous healer admits to sexually assaulting 12 women across Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan man who said he was an Indigenous healer has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 12 women.Cecil Wolfe, 63, entered the pleas Wednesday in Saskatoon court.The alleged offences occurred...
Feb 20, 2025

Canadian women set for start of qualifying road for FIFA U-20 World Cup
The Canadian under-20 women's soccer team plays Dominica on Friday in a CONCACAF qualifier in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the first step on a journey that hopefully leads to next year's FIFA U-20 World C...
Feb 20, 2025
Lost Love letters: thieves strike Canada Post in Love, Codette
Thieves have robbed residents of two small villages in northeast Saskatchewan by breaking into the post offices in Love and Codette and taking stamps, packages, cash and mail. The theft in Love, fortu...
Feb 20, 2025

Over four decades of dedication: Sask. cameraman Gord Barnett at the heart of TeleMiracle
Since TeleMiracle 2 in 1978, Gord Barnett has been a steadfast part of Saskatchewan's beloved 20-hour telethon. The retired cameraman from Prince Albert now lives in Ontario, but still makes a special...
Feb 20, 2025

Judge won't immediately block Trump administration’s abrupt halt to Catholic refugee funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday refused to block the Trump administration's abrupt halt to funding of the nation's largest private refugee resettlement program in a setback to the U.S. C...
Feb 20, 2025

Province steps back from planned changes to building code tiers
Citing the need to not add to the red tape surrounding construction of new homes in Saskatchewan, the province said recently that builders will not be required to construct new homes at a higher energ...
Feb 20, 2025

Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training
DUNEDIN - Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in th...
Feb 20, 2025

Former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted of homicide in shooting death of man in crisis
DENVER (AP) - A former Colorado sheriff's deputy was convicted Thursday in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who called 911 for help after his car got stuck in a small mountain commu...
Feb 20, 2025

PM speaks with Zelenskyy, repeats call for Ukraine's involvement in U.S.-Russia talks
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Washington and Moscow talk about a possible end to Russia's war. Trudeau says Canada "will always sta...
Feb 20, 2025