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James Smith finding identity, healing through land-based teachings
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is 'Embracing their Way of Life' this week, by gathering on community grounds for a handful of cultural events.From June 3 - 7, activities are planned throughout the day...
Jun 06, 2024
Oilers learned from tight second-round series vs. Canucks: Tocchet
VANCOUVER - Watching hockey hasn't been easy for Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet recently. His team's playoff run came to an abrupt end last month with a Game 7 loss to the Edmonton Oilers i...
Jun 06, 2024
Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Spain will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, its foreign minister announced Thursday. Spain is the firs...
Jun 06, 2024
Canadians remember 80th anniversary of D-Day as sun shines on Juno Beach in Normandy
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER - The sun is shining on the beaches of Normandy as a Canadian ceremony gets underway to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President G...
Jun 06, 2024
STF declines binding arbitration, declares bargaining impasse
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration, the provincial government says.A statement from the STF declared a bargaining impasse and ...
Jun 06, 2024
Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup
EDMONTON - Kevin Genest says the Edmonton Oilers have always had his back so it was only fair he put the team on his. The 43-year-old said that while navigating tough times and hardships growing up, h...
Jun 06, 2024
RCMP to release review of response to mass killing on James Smith Cree Nation
REGINA - RCMP are to release today an internal review into how officers handled the manhunt for a mass killer on a Saskatchewan First Nation. Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commanding office...
Jun 06, 2024
Trial to begin for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Car...
Jun 06, 2024
Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup
EDMONTON - Kevin Genest says the Edmonton Oilers have always had his back so it was only fair he put the team on his. The 43-year-old said that while navigating tough times and hardships growing up, h...
Jun 06, 2024
Don't rush committee study of foreign interference bill, civil society groups urge
OTTAWA - Ten civil society organizations are warning that the unusually swift parliamentary study of a bill to counter foreign interference could result in flawed laws that violate people's rights. In...
Jun 06, 2024