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Felicity Huffman: 'Deep and abiding shame' over college plot
BOSTON - Federal prosecutors want a judge to sentence Felicity Huffman to a month in jail for her role in a sweeping college admissions scheme, but the "Desperate Housewives" star and her lawyers are ...
Sep 06, 2019

Conference looks at how First Nations can be involved in marijuana industry
VANCOUVER - The cannabis industry is seen by some First Nations as an opportunity to take the initiative and get out of poverty, says the regional chief of the B.C. Assembly of Fir...
Sep 06, 2019

MLB, union to discuss opioids testing after Skaggs death
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball and the players' association will discuss the possibility of more widespread testing for opioids following the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Skaggs...
Sep 06, 2019

Crews investigating after camper explosion and half-ton fire
Crews are investigating after a fire on a half-ton truck and a camper explosion earlier this week.Nipawin Fire responded to the call shortly after noon on Sept. 4 in the R.M. of Nipawin for reports of...
Sep 06, 2019 (Facebook/Nipawin Fire)

New Roughriders ready for first stop in Winnipeg in Green and White
A couple of new faces on the Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting ready for their first taste of how loud Winnipeg's IG Field can be when you're wearing green and white.The Roughriders and Winnipeg Bl...
Sep 06, 2019 Solomon Elimimian (10) practises with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)

Lanigan man goes to bat for Cuban children
For the past five years, Reg Greve and his wife have been packing ball gloves and baseballs in their suitcases when they go on vacation to Cuba.The couple don't play baseball themselves but they have ...
Sep 06, 2019 (submitted photo/Reg Greve)

Donated firefighting equipment headed to First Nations
Several First Nations communities in our region will see major improvements to firefighter safety after the donation of hundreds of pieces of special clothing (known as bumper suits) and related equip...
Sep 06, 2019 A full container of firefighting clothing and equipment is being donated to various First Nations communities. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan First Nations Emergency Management)

Jets first-round pick Heinola looking to make an impact at rookie showcase
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American ga...
Sep 06, 2019

Rebecca Lee-Bentham to play against men in Mackenzie Tour event in Montreal
Coming off a three-year break from elite competition, Rebecca Lee-Bentham is finding ways to keep golf interesting. She'll be the only woman in the field when the Mackenzie Investments Open tees off a...
Sep 06, 2019

Trump challenges California power to control auto pollution
DETROIT - The Trump administration on Friday launched an all-out assault on California over automotive mileage rules, telling state officials that only the federal government has the power to regulate...
Sep 06, 2019