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Former Canada foes face off Saturday to decide third place at the World Cup
If nothing else, Saturday's third-place playoff at the World Cup serves as a reminder of the tough neighbourhood that Canada found itself in in its return to the men's soccer showcase after a 36-year ...
Dec 16, 2022
RCMP calling for more resources as violent gun crime rises in Sask.
Violent gun crime has risen by 43 per cent in RCMP jurisdictions in Saskatchewan since 2017, and police say they need more resources in order to proactively address the problem.According to the Mounti...
Dec 16, 2022
Alberta wraps up fall legislature sitting dominated by controversial sovereignty act
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP says the first sitting under Premier Danielle Smith was a short, chaotic mess with the passage of a sovereignty act that dooms the province to confusion over who fo...
Dec 16, 2022
Nipawin Salvation Army buying food truck to serve homeless, first responders
The Salvation Army in Nipawin is getting funding to buy a new food truck.They're getting over $125,000 through the fourth phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) which aims to fund projects...
Dec 16, 2022
New councillor brings economic development interest to seat
The newest member of Carrot River's municipal council won his seat by a single vote in a three-person race. Evan Wolowski will fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Chad Trombley, beating bo...
Dec 16, 2022
Biden signs bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed legislation Friday to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for...
Dec 16, 2022
Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez back for second stint with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez has rejoined Toronto FC. The 35-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Vazquez left Toronto in January 2019 to join a club in Qatar...
Dec 16, 2022
Expert says government decision to delay MAID expansion not necessary
OTTAWA - The chair of a federal expert panel on medically assisted death is questioning what the government is hoping to accomplish by delaying the expansion of the assisted-dying regime. Dr. Mona Gup...
Dec 16, 2022
Hawks host Mustangs to begin home-and-home series
The Nipawin Hawks will meet their arch nemesis the Melfort Mustangs back-to-back nights before the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) begins its Christmas break.The Sherwood Division foes haven'...
Dec 16, 2022
Night of Hope to support Porcupine Hope Fund
The Porcupine Plain Blues senior hockey team is set to host the Tisdale Ramblers Saturday for the special 'Night of Hope' game.The contest will raise money for the Porcupine Hope Fund, which supports ...
Dec 16, 2022