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Could power rate hike force meat prices up? Prairie Meats CEO says no
A rate hike is coming for every SaskPower customer, and another one will soon follow. But which businesses might pass the cost onto their consumers?According to the CEO of Prairie Meats, it won't be t...
Aug 09, 2022
Warrant issued for man in Amber Alert, Saskatchewan children believed to be in U.S.
Saskatchewan RCMP say an arrest warrant has been issued for a convicted sex offender at the centre of an Amber Alert for two children. Police say seven-year-old Luna Potts and eight-year-old Hunter Po...
Aug 09, 2022
Bumper crop expected for chantarelle mushrooms in northern Sask.
Chantarelle mushroom buyers are anticipating a bumper crop this summer and are currently offering $8 or more per pound. Lac La Ronge Indian Band member, Jane Clinton, is one of several buyers operatin...
Aug 09, 2022
Former world No. 5 Bouchard gets wild-card berth at Odlum Brown VanOpen
VANCOUVER - Former world No. 5 Eugenie Bouchard has been given a wild-card berth at the Odlum Brown VanOpen tennis tournament. Bouchard will play for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder i...
Aug 09, 2022
Two miners trapped in Dominican Republic rescued with help from Canada
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says two miners who were trapped in an underground mine for 10 days in the Dominican Republic have been rescued with the help of Canada. In a tweet on Tuesday, An...
Aug 09, 2022
Naomi Osaka retires in first-round match against Kanepi at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Naomi Osaka retired from her opening match with a back injury Tuesday at the National Bank Open. Osaka was losing 7-6 (4), 3-0 against Estonia's Kaia Kanepi when she withdrew from the match....
Aug 09, 2022
Alberta awards prize to essay that argues women should pick babies over careers
EDMONTON - Alberta has awarded a prize to an essayist who argues the sexes are not equal and that women should pick babies over careers to avoid the province having to import more foreigners and risk ...
Aug 09, 2022
Prince Albert police investigating bear spray incidents at summer fair
Prince Albert police have confirmed two separate bear spray incidents during last week's summer fair.The first incident happened during the evening of Thursday, Aug. 4. Police indicated they do have a...
Aug 09, 2022
Jack Hanratty elevated to full-time coach of Canadian women's rugby sevens team
After almost 10 months in an interim role, Jack Hanratty has been appointed head coach of the Canadian women's rugby sevens team. Hanratty was an assistant coach with the women's team for sevens event...
Aug 09, 2022
Blue Jays sign veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to one-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a one-year major-league contract. The 32-year-old was released by Boston on Thursday. He has a .210 average with 19 doubles...
Aug 09, 2022
