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Containing Connor, a task easier said than done
For the first two games of their season, the Prince Albert Raiders will take on the Regina Pats, and thus, the first and only WHL player to receive exceptional status- Connor Bedard. The game plan for...
Oct 01, 2021
Moe requests help during COVID-19 talk with Justin Trudeau
Premier Scott Moe is requesting additional support from the federal government to help Saskatchewan's struggling health-care system amid the country's worst surge of COVID-19 cases.A day after Chief M...
Oct 01, 2021
California to require all schoolchildren to get COVID shots
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the nation's first coronavirus vaccination mandate for schoolchildren, a plan that will have all elementary through high school st...
Oct 01, 2021
Riders preparing for triple trial against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for a baseball-type schedule for the next few weeks.Saskatchewan is to face the Calgary Stampeders three straight times, with a bye week breaking up the sche...
Oct 01, 2021
PM accused of "callousness" for heading to Tofino during reconciliation events
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing backlash over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The Native W...
Oct 01, 2021
NWSL calls off weekend games after allegations against coach
The National Women's Soccer League will not play the games scheduled for this weekend as it deals with the fallout from allegations of sexual misconduct against a former coach. North Carolina Courage ...
Oct 01, 2021
Sask. no longer lowest minimum wage in Canada
Minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan received a raise on Friday.The province's minimum wage bumps up to $11.81 per hour, an increase of 36 cents.At $11.75 per hour, New Brunswick now has the lowest mi...
Oct 01, 2021
Enbridge says still willing to talk on Line 5, despite Michigan's frustration
WASHINGTON - Enbridge Inc. says it remains committed to a mediated settlement of its Line 5 dispute, even though the state of Michigan has given up on the talks. The Calgary-based pipeline giant says ...
Oct 01, 2021
Georgia says its ex-president arrested after returning home
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - The prime minister of Georgia says former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been arrested. The announcement Friday by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili came about 18 hours aft...
Oct 01, 2021
Paper Excellence makes $50K donation to Indspire
The company working to rebuild the Prince Albert pulp mill has made a substantial donation to a charity supporting Indigenous students.Paper Excellence recently made the $50,000 donation to Indspire's...
Oct 01, 2021
