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‘It’s close’: Political scientist looks at final week of election race
It's getting down to the wire.With one week to go until the Sept. 20 federal election, what the outcome could look like remains a mystery.Political scientist and former Regina University MLA Tina Beau...
Sep 13, 2021
Blind lawyer says lack of accessible, private voting options violates Charter
OTTAWA - David Lepofsky was not able to mark his choice independently on the mail-in ballot Elections Canada sent to him because he is blind. He opted to not vote in person with his wife because she h...
Sep 13, 2021
CP NewsAlert: RCMP say family of six dead in camper fire in rural Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - Six members of a family have died in a fire Sunday evening in a travel trailer in rural Nova Scotia. The RCMP say firefighters were called to Mountain Road in Millvale, N.S., Sunday evening ...
Sep 13, 2021
Province earmarks specific wildlife management zones for Chronic Wasting Disease testing
The province is asking for help from Saskatchewan hunters to better understand the effects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).The Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit the heads of deer, m...
Sep 13, 2021
Survivors of 2006 Dawson College shooting urge voters not to pick Conservatives
MONTREAL - Survivors and families of victims of the 2006 Dawson College shooting are warning voters against picking the Conservatives in the Sept. 20 federal election. The appeal comes on the 15th ann...
Sep 13, 2021
Man seriously injured in crash near Snowden on Friday
A collision near Snowden on Friday resulted in serious injuries.Just before noon, RCMP advised of a road closure on Highway 55 near the community.The road was closed for nearly 10 hours as members fro...
Sep 13, 2021
Final day of advance polling in Saskatchewan
After opening up on Friday, advance polling will wrap up Monday at 9 p.m.Vaccination or proof of vaccination is not required to vote. Poll workers will not be asking for any vaccine-related documentat...
Sep 13, 2021
Singh criticizes Trudeau's "broken promises" on drinking water for First Nations
SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says no excuse is acceptable for the Liberals' failure to deliver on their 2015 promise to lift all drinking water advisories in First Nations communitie...
Sep 13, 2021
The Elk Rut is On in Prince Albert National Park
From early fall to mid-October, mature elk breed, which is called the rutting season. Mature bulls gather cows and their calves into what is called a harem.Elk bulls are impressive animals at this tim...
Sep 13, 2021
Egypt says Israeli prime minister to visit, hold talks
CAIRO (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is to visit Egypt on Monday for talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt's office of the ...
Sep 13, 2021