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Leonard among the Riders’ top defenders in 2021
A.C. Leonard is emerging as one of the CFL's top defenders in 2021.Despite missing three games due to a suspension for failing to provide a testing sample and mistreatment of a testing official, the S...
Nov 04, 2021
Alberta judge convicts man of assault for coughing on server in Calgary bar
CALGARY - A man who removed his mask and deliberately coughed on a server at a Calgary bar last year has been convicted of assault. In a decision released last week, provincial court Judge Heather Lam...
Nov 04, 2021
'This is unprecedented': New Party City Outdoor Gym set to open in spring 2022
Fitness enthusiasts and those looking for a more extreme workout will soon have a new way to get active.The City of Prince Albert gave a sneak peak to the public of the new Party City Outdoor Gym at t...
Nov 04, 2021
NHLPA to commission independent review of its response to Beach's assault allegations
TORONTO - The NHL Players' Association says it will commission an independent review of the union's response to sexual assault allegations made by Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Kyle Beach against a fo...
Nov 04, 2021
Fast-food franchises raising wages in tight labor market
The owner of two Tim Horton's restaurants in Prince Albert is offering significantly more than minimum wage in an effort to fill vacant positions. Minimum wage in Saskatchewan currently sits at $11.81...
Nov 04, 2021
Tories to form 'mini-caucus' on vaccine mandates; MP says it's not about O'Toole
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu says she and other colleagues are forming what she calls a "mini-caucus" within the existing Tory caucus to advocate for Canadians concerned about the impacts of...
Nov 04, 2021
Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new voting rules that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who face fading hopes of overhauling the nation's ...
Nov 04, 2021
Aardvarks aim to de-claw Cougars in 2A semi-final
The W.P. Sandin Aardvarks have never made it to the finals of the 2A High School Football playoffs, but that could all change this weekend if they can get past the Clavet Cougars.They will at least ha...
Nov 04, 2021
Iqaluit's water emergency has so far cost $1.5M, city may ask Nunavut for aid
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The City of Iqaluit says it has spent $1.5 million to date during the city's water emergency and plans to request financial assistance from the Nunavut government. The capital's 8,0...
Nov 04, 2021
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is unavailable for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia after testing positive for COVID-19. The team made the announcement a few hours ...
Nov 04, 2021
