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Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are preparing Canadian rookie Nathan Rourke to start Thursday night versus the Calgary Stampeders but haven't rule out veteran Michael Reilly playing. Reilly was listed as "...
Aug 09, 2021
Family gathers for fifth anniversary of Colten Boushie's death, renews calls for public inquiry
The family of Colten Boushie and supporters came together in mourning Monday on the fifth anniversary of the young Red Pheasant Cree Nation member's death. They again called for a public inquiry.Boush...
Aug 09, 2021
Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms
OTTAWA - A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year. Leader Annamie Paul's inter...
Aug 09, 2021
Five years later: Mother of Colten Boushie still demanding change in justice system
WHITECAP, Sask. - The mother of a young Indigenous man shot and killed five years ago in Saskatchewan says there still needs to be change in the justice system. Debbie Baptiste also says she misses he...
Aug 09, 2021
Fence installed around Gazebo on River Street
The city of Prince Albert recently put up a six-foot-tall fence around the gazebo on River Street West.The decision was made according to Mayor Greg Dionne due to an increase of recent vandalism, inap...
Aug 09, 2021
Saskatchewan RCMP hires Meadow Lake's Peter Eason as first provincially-employed police chaplain
In looking to fill the need for more community and police support outside of an enforcement role, the Saskatchewan RCMP announced the hiring of a Meadow Lake man to provide a helping hand to those in ...
Aug 09, 2021
New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win
Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the Toronto Raptors win. Asked what he brings to the table, the six-foot-nine 235-pounder replied: "Winning. Just a wi...
Aug 09, 2021
Amanda Anisimova hitting her stride in Montreal as she looks to return to 2019 form
With a few consecutive wins under her belt, Amanda Anisimova feels like she's hitting her stride at the National Bank Open. The 19-year-old American advanced to the second round of the women's tournam...
Aug 09, 2021
Police investigating woman's death as suspicious after she was assaulted in P.A.
The Prince Albert Police Service are investigating after a 40-year-old woman died in hospital after she was assaulted in P.A.According to a media release, on Aug. 5 the PAPS and Parkland Ambulance att...
Aug 09, 2021
Rain calms B.C. fire starts, lowers wildfire danger but relief not expected to last
British Columbia's wildfire danger map shows a low to moderate fire risk in much of the province after a rainy weekend, but the extreme risk is expected to resume quickly as another hot spell arrives....
Aug 09, 2021
