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Protesters break through police fence near site of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO (AP) - Protesters broke through a fence set up by police near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their oppositio...
Aug 19, 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Trevon Tate
American offensive lineman Trevon Tate has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL club announced Monday.The six-foot-four, 295-pound Tate joins the Roughriders after playing four games at r...
Aug 19, 2024
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hack of Trump's presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. intelligence community said Monday that Iran is to blame for the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The joint statement from the FBI and other federal agencies wa...
Aug 19, 2024
Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis named American League Player of the Week
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week. The 28-year-old right-hander went 2-0 last week with a 0.64 earned-run average while allowing ...
Aug 19, 2024
NDP MLAs concerned with staffing, housing requirements for new long-term care home
NDP MLAs Jared Clarke and Vicki Mowat were in La Ronge for three days last week as part of a provincial health care tour. The goal of their visit was to see different health care facilities that exist...
Aug 19, 2024
Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada has deleted a video that promoted Canadian values but featured what the Defence Minister's office says are Russian fighter jets. The video was posted by the p...
Aug 19, 2024
Star winger Laine and 2026 pick traded to Montreal Canadiens for defenceman Harris
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have acquired star forward Patrik Laine and a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenceman Jordan Harris. La...
Aug 19, 2024
Women charged with torturing and killing La Ronge woman over a drug debt under $1,000, found guilty of manslaughter
CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violenceTwo women involved in the torture and stabbing death of a woman from La Ronge were both found guilty of manslaughter and kidnapping rather than the original ch...
Aug 19, 2024
Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsi...
Aug 19, 2024
All-star receiver Mack back with Alouettes after NFL stint with Falcons
MONTREAL - All-star receiver Austin Mack is back with the Montreal Alouettes after a stint with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. The CFL club announced Mack's return in a release on Monday. Mack played one ...
Aug 19, 2024