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Just over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 announced in weekly report
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported the weekly epidemiology (epi) report and is looking at COVID-19 data from March 27 to April 2.In that time, 1,032 new cases were reported in the province, w...
Apr 07, 2022
Canadian Press NewsAlert: $452B federal budget focused on affordability, innovation
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's second pandemic budget turns Canada's fiscal focus to making life more affordable for people and giving a long-needed boost to Canadian productivity. But ...
Apr 07, 2022
Budget 2022: Flush from booming economy, Feds eye growth with $31B in new spending
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have more than $85 billion in new spending room from a booming economic rebound and plan to spend some of the windfall on a series of measures aimed at keeping the good g...
Apr 07, 2022
Two Mounties started firing at N.S. mass shooter as he lifted RCMP pistol: documents
HALIFAX - Two officers who fired rounds into the torso of a mass shooter at a Nova Scotia gas station say they started shooting as the killer raised what one believed to be an RCMP general duty pistol...
Apr 07, 2022
Cossette dominates SMU18AAAHL awards
Prince Albert Mintos forward Jacob Cossette just about swept the 2021-22 Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League Awards. The Air Ronge product was named the League's Most Valuable Player and won the S...
Apr 07, 2022
University of Toronto scholars ask Sport Minister for a review of Own The Podium
TORONTO - Three University of Toronto sport scholars are asking Canada's sport minister to take a look at Own The Podium's mandate amid mounting allegations of athlete maltreatment. In a letter to Spo...
Apr 07, 2022
Melfort Fair a Go for 2022
It's official !! The 2022 Melfort Fair will be held July 22-24! We are looking forward to having the annual event after a 2twoyear break and entertainment details coming soon! One major change this ye...
Apr 07, 2022
Canada's Gushue falls 10-6 to the United States in men's world curling championship
LAS VEGAS - Canada's Brad Gushue lost 10-6 to Korey Dropkin of the United States in the men's world curling championship Thursday. The U.S. scored four points in the fifth end for a 7-2 lead, which pr...
Apr 07, 2022
RCMP collects evidence of possible war crimes in Ukraine from people fleeing invasion
OTTAWA - The RCMP is collecting evidence of alleged war crimes in Ukraine from people fleeing to Canada following Russia's invasion of their country. The investigation by the Mounties has been launche...
Apr 07, 2022
Gender-affirming medication banned for youth in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers on Thursday approved sweeping legislation to outlaw gender-affirming medications for trans kids and advanced separate legislation to prohibit classroom instru...
Apr 07, 2022
