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Commons committee calls for reshaping of EI to cover gig workers, self-employed
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee recommends a boost to the value and duration of employment insurance benefits, and expanding the system to cover gig workers and the self-employed. Today's report...
Jun 17, 2021
Charitable organizations receive grants by Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation
Residents and organizations in Prince Albert who help support the community were funded scholarships and grants Wednesday afternoon by the Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation.A total of $102,9...
Jun 17, 2021
Families who traveled out of the province to access CT Scanner to have local option
The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is now one step closer to improved technology at the cancer center in Saskatoon. After a successful 2021 Charity Steer Show and Sale, the Wild Rose 4-H Beef Club ...
Jun 17, 2021
La Loche RCMP seeking public assistance locating wanted male
The La Loche RCMP is asking the public for assistance locating a man with a warrant for his arrest. On June 13, 31-year-old Earl Roger Lemaigre was involved in an assault in La Loche during the aftern...
Jun 17, 2021
ExploreSask Photo Contest Launch
Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 15. Enter photographs of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win grea...
Jun 17, 2021
Redden bows out of the booth, thanks Raider fans for great experience on the mic
After having some time during the pandemic to reflect on life, voice of the Prince Albert Raiders Trevor Redden has made one of his most important calls for himself and his family. He's stepping down ...
Jun 17, 2021
Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez loses third-set tiebreaker against Ons Jabeur
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez lost 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) to No. 2 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in the second round of the Viking Classic Birmingham on Thursday. The 66th-ranke...
Jun 17, 2021
Ottawa pledges $115 million in humanitarian aid for Venezuelan refugees
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Karina Gould says Canada will provide $115 million in aid over two years for more than 5.6 million Venezuelan asylum seekers living in countries in South an...
Jun 17, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy in the Prairies, abuse of asylum seekers : In The News for June 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 17, 2021
Abusive conditions in Canada's immigration detention system: human rights groups
OTTAWA - Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International say Canada detains thousands of asylum seekers every year in often abusive conditions where people of colour appear to be held for longer periods....
Jun 17, 2021
