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Two Broncos top league players of the week list
The Humboldt Broncos are once again celebrating a strong week in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).The green and gold celebrated three wins in their last week of play for 2021 with a 8-0 sh...
Dec 22, 2021
WSA not expecting above-average spring runoff in Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency doesn't expect above-normal spring runoff in any areas of Saskatchewan.In its 2021 Conditions at Freeze-Up Report - which was released Wednesday - the WSA said long-range wea...
Dec 22, 2021
Trudeau, Freeland push back at Biden on COVID-19 holiday gatherings
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is pushing back at U.S. President Joe Biden's televised message to vaccinated Americans that they can gather safely for the holidays despite the spread of the Omicron v...
Dec 22, 2021
Agriculture Minister Bibeau announces emergency food funding top-up
OTTAWA - The federal government is spending another $30 million to help people at risk of going hungry, bringing total funding to $330 million. The top-up of the Emergency Food Security Fund will prov...
Dec 22, 2021
Former star player Jamie Cudmore back coaching, thanks to unique rugby partnership
Jamie Cudmore is coaching again, thanks to a unique partnership in the rugby fraternity. The 43-year-old former Canadian international from Squamish, B.C., was fired as head of Rugby Canada's national...
Dec 22, 2021
Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers
Canada's federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several member...
Dec 22, 2021
Military procurement chief stands by naval helicopters despite recent problems
OTTAWA - The Defence Department's top procurement official says he would feel safe flying on one of the military's new naval helicopters despite the fleet's rash of recent problems. Assistant deputy m...
Dec 22, 2021
Amazingly preserved fossil egg shows dinosaur, bird links: scientists
Scientists say an amazingly well-preserved fossil egg adds more evidence to the close links between dinosaurs and modern birds. Darla Zelenitsky from the University of Calgary has just published a pap...
Dec 22, 2021
Melfort Salvation Army hosting take-out Christmas Day dinner, volunteers needed
The Salvation Army traditional Christmas dinner will be take-out style once again this year.The hot meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for those who register prior to Dec. 25.Captain Rick ...
Dec 22, 2021
Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, paymen...
Dec 22, 2021