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Air Ronge, La Ronge councils make different decisions on homeless shelter funding
Tri-Community Homeless Shelter Inc. didn't receive what they asked from both Air Ronge and La Ronge councils during regular meetings Tuesday.The organization had requested between $10,000 to $20,000 f...
Jan 26, 2022
Province reports 1,194 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 1,194 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.The new cases are located in the Far North West (22), Far North Central (two), Far North East (13), North West (62), N...
Jan 26, 2022
Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers
Health care workers in about half the states face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of th...
Jan 26, 2022
Ottawa police contact trucker convoy leaders, preparing for potential violence
Ottawa police say they have been in touch with leaders of a trucker convoy over weekend protest plans in the capital and are getting ready for a several scenarios - including violence. Ottawa police C...
Jan 26, 2022
Calgary Stampeders re-sign all-star wide receiver Kamar Jorden
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed all-star wide receiver Kamar Jorden. Jorden was eligible to become a free agent the next month but is opting to remain with Calgary. The 32-year-old joi...
Jan 26, 2022
Canadian men expect tough World Cup qualifying challenge in Honduras
While World Cup qualifying has already taken the Canadian men to hostile ground in Haiti, Mexico and Jamaica in recent months, coach John Herdman expects his team will get a real taste of CONCACAF whe...
Jan 26, 2022
Senators captain Tkachuk to replace injured teammate Batherson at all-star weekend
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has been added to the Atlantic Division's roster for the upcoming NHL all-star weekend. Tkachuk replaces Drake Batherson, who was injured in Ottawa's 5-0 win over...
Jan 26, 2022
Staal, Julien could see hopes of NHL return boosted by Olympic performances
Eric Staal wasn't aiming to take part in his third Olympics. Claude Julien, meanwhile, agreed to coach Canada at two December tournaments simply to get back behind the bench. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
Jan 26, 2022
CP NewsAlert: Four people found dead at home in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police say four people were found dead at a home in Richmond, B.C., in what they describe as a targeted shooting. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says officers were called ...
Jan 26, 2022
McKeever, Arendz highlight veteran Canadian Paralympic nordic team
OTTAWA - A veteran group of 12 athletes, including 2018 flag-bearers Brian McKeever and Mark Arendz, represent Canada at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. Canada's team announced Wednesday ...
Jan 26, 2022