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With no chance at first in the West, Riders lose to Stamps
With their chances of finishing first place in the CFL West Division dashed away, the Saskatchewan Roughriders sat some starters in the regular season finale - a 27-12 loss to the Calgary Stampeders.T...
Oct 27, 2024
Canadian scurvy case sheds light on Saskatchewan's rising food insecurity stats
Recently, a Canadian emergency room saw a 65-year-old woman with mobility issues, skin discolouration, and ongoing skin lesion problems. Her gums were bruised. And when doctors discussed her social st...
Oct 27, 2024
Japan's ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japan's NHK public television s...
Oct 27, 2024
Two recounts to begin in B.C. election, as chance of NDP government grows
Recounts begin this afternoon in two ridings where British Columbia's New Democrats held slim leads after the initial count in last week's still-undecided election. Elections BC says the recounts in J...
Oct 27, 2024
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask. Early...
Oct 27, 2024
Promise tracker: What the Saskatchewan Party and NDP pledge to do if they win Monday
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. Here's a look at some of the campaign promises made by the two major parties: Saskatchewan Party - Continue withholding federal carbon levy pa...
Oct 27, 2024
A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades
REGINA - Saskatchewan's general election is on Monday. Here's a look at the provincial governments over the last five decades: New Democrats, 1971-78 The NDP and leader Allan Blakeney, a former cabine...
Oct 27, 2024
'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot
BANFF, Alta. - A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success. The two-metre-high, $350,000 "Banff" sign was installed in 2017 on Mount Norquay Avenue...
Oct 27, 2024
Final day of campaigning before election day in Saskatchewan
REGINA - It's the final day of the Saskatchewan election campaign. The Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth straight majority after 17 years in office, while the NDP is looking to take back governmen...
Oct 27, 2024
'Dumb mistake': What politicians had to say during the Saskatchewan election campaign
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. The Saskatchewan Party, in government for the last 17 years, is hoping for a return to power, while the NDP is fighting to move out of the Opp...
Oct 27, 2024