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Privacy watchdog closes file on complaint against federal political parties
OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog has closed the file on a complaint about the data-harvesting practices of three national political parties. Privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien says federal priv...
May 13, 2021
'A new voice': Lafleur in three-way race for MN-S regional representative
Glenn Lafleur believes it's the right time for him to enter politics, which is why he's asking for votes to become the Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) regional representative for Northern Region 1."...
May 13, 2021
Canadian men to open Gold Cup this summer with three games in Kansas City
Canada will open this summer's Gold Cup in Kansas City with games against Martinique, a qualifier and the United States. CONCACAF announced Thursday the schedule for its championship tournament, which...
May 13, 2021
Sask. RCMP officer makes first court appearance on murder charge
With his face covered by a medical mask, and wearing a polo shirt and blue jeans, a Prince Albert RCMP officer stood with his arms behind his back and simply nodded his head, when a judge asked if he ...
May 13, 2021
Ethics watchdog: PM didn't violate conflict rules over WE Charity, but Morneau did
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act over failing to recuse himself from cabinet discussions to have WE Charity operate a federal student-volunteer progra...
May 13, 2021
‘More and more worrisome:’ Dry conditions persist in Saskatchewan
Farmers are continuing to cope with a dry Saskatchewan spring.For weeks, farmers have been looking to the sky hoping for any drop of moisture to aid crops as seeding continues.Southwest farmer and agr...
May 13, 2021
Sask. residents who got AstraZeneca vaccine as first doses wonder what’s next
In late March, Regina-area farmer Kevin Huber joined thousands of others and got in line at Evraz Place, rolled up his sleeve and got his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.At the time, th...
May 13, 2021
Troy Ryan to coach Canadian women's hockey team in 2022 Winter Olympics
CALGARY - Troy Ryan has been named head coach of Canada's women's hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Ryan, from Spryfield, N.S., was an assistant coach for Laura Schuler in the 2018 ...
May 13, 2021
HealthLine 811 Free, Confidential and 24 Hour a Day Service
Did you know HealthLine 811 is a free, confidential, 24-hour health, mental health and addictions advice, education and support telephone line available to Saskatchewan residents? It also provides sup...
May 13, 2021
Supreme Court won't hear appeal from horse owners over derby dispute
OTTAWA - The owners of a horse that was disqualified after initially winning the Canadian Derby more than three years ago might have run out of legal room to reclaim the title. The Supreme Court of Ca...
May 13, 2021