FSIN calls for resignations after teen dies while in organization's care
Warning: This story contains references to suicide. Find support links at the end of this file.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for resignations after they say a teen died by suicide while in the care of a non-profit organization in Regina.In a media release sent out by the group, the FS...
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Helping hand
'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake
A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed at least 1,600 people.Canadian Red Cross senior operations manager Chiran Livera says teams of staff and volunteers made up of both internatio...
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FSIN calls for resignations after teen dies while in organization's care
Warning: This story contains references to suicide. Find support links at the end of this file.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for resignations after they say a teen died by suicide while in the care of a non-profit organization in Regina.In a media release sent out by the group, the FS...
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Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
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Charges laid
School bus driver facing sex assault charges
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League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
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'It's not a fun day': Watford, Butler among Roughrider cuts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed their final cuts heading into the 2019 CFL regular season, with quarterback David Watford and defensive back Crezdon Butler among them.Teams across the league had until 8 p.m. Saturday to finalize their rosters."It's not a fun day when you have to do it," general manager ...
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Done for the year
Ice Wolves finish season, recognize players with awards
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junior hockey
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Agricultural Benefits Settlement
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