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Critics say Premier Jason Kenney dining with others flouts COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Photos of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and members of the United Conservative caucus dining together on a rooftop patio are drawing disapproval from critics who say the politicians flouted ...
Jun 02, 2021
Men’s fastball league gets back into the swing of things
The Richardson Pioneer Men's Fastball League (RPMFL) is getting back into the swing of things after the province included outdoor sports in Step One of Saskatchewan's Re-open Roadmap, which began on S...
Jun 02, 2021
Kenney criticized for cancel culture remarks amid renewed residential school debate
EDMONTON - A western Canadian Indigenous leader is condemning cancel culture remarks made by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and says it reinforces a recent decision to scrap a formal working agreement ...
Jun 02, 2021
Spruce Haven Splash Park opens in Melfort for third season
Perfect timing for the Spruce Haven Splash Park in Melfort to open for the season as the province endures a heatwave.Facilities Manager Leonard Whitney said the hope was to open to park for Tuesday, J...
Jun 02, 2021
RCMP investigate woman's death at Crystal Springs hotel
A woman's death in a small community southeast of Prince Albert is raising a lot of questions- and there are very few answers at this stage of the investigation.The incident happened early Tuesday mor...
Jun 02, 2021
Lucki rejects idea of special prosecutor to look into assaults against RCMP members
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is dismissing the idea of a special prosecutor to look into numerous claims that women in the national police force were assaulted by colleagues. Lucki is telli...
Jun 02, 2021
LPGA Tour's CP Women's Open cancelled for second year in a row
VANCOUVER - The LPGA Tour's lone Canadian stop will not take place for the second year in a row because of border restrictions and logistical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf Canada annou...
Jun 02, 2021
Minnesota United loans Canadian defender Callum Montgomery to San Diego Loyal
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United has sent Canadian defender Callum Montgomery on loan to San Diego Loyal SC of the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2021 season. The 24-year-old from La...
Jun 02, 2021
State seeks 30 years for Chauvin; defense wants time served
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin...
Jun 02, 2021
Ontario, Quebec lay out pandemic plans for schools
TORONTO - Students in the two provinces hardest hit by COVID-19 should be able to experience a "normal" return to school in the fall, officials said Wednesday as other provinces and territories looked...
Jun 02, 2021