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Roughriders announce signings of two players, release of one
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added two players to their roster Thursday and subtracted one.The CFL team announced it had signed two Americans - offensive lineman Ka'John Armstrong and running back-ret...
Jan 13, 2022
Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills
WASHINGTON (AP) - All but acknowledging defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he's "not sure" his elections and voting rights legislation can pass Congress this year. He spoke at the Capitol after...
Jan 13, 2022
Over 9,000 cases of COVID-19 currently active in the province
Saskatchewan has hit an unfortunate milestone after 945 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 has brought the number of current active cases to 9,252.Other COVID-19 spikes in the province failed to exceed 5...
Jan 13, 2022
Feds give co-operative housing providers extra help to ease rental costs
OTTAWA - The federal government is giving co-operative housing providers millions in funding to ease rental costs, pledging relief for a sector that has sought to find new ways to provide help to tena...
Jan 13, 2022
Campground Christmas Lights tour brings in $4,800 in first year
The Melfort Campground Christmas Lights tour was not only a way to get into the holiday spirit but a way to raise funds for local service groups.Local businesses sponsored the light displays making ga...
Jan 13, 2022
Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal
Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe new life into the lifeless deal to build a new arena for the Calgary Flames. The city and the Flames agreed on the arena...
Jan 13, 2022
Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal
Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe new life into the lifeless deal to build a new arena for the Calgary Flames. The city and the Flames agreed on the arena...
Jan 13, 2022
Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot
A South Dakota man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot in videos posted on his YouTube channel, federal authorities say. A relative told the F...
Jan 13, 2022
SHA creating ‘go teams’ to handle Omicron hospitalization surge
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) updated its COVID-19 surge plan Thursday with an expected case surge and increase in staff isolation due to the Omicron variant looming.The plan includes five s...
Jan 13, 2022
SaskTel TelCare donates $209,000 to local charitable organizations
SaskTel has announced near $209,000 in TelCare donations will go to help organizations in multiple districts across the province.In Prince Albert and area, $9,300 was donated to six charities includin...
Jan 13, 2022