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Defending champ Duke will have to contend with Ames, Els at Rogers Charity Classic
CALGARY - One year ago, Ken Duke won the 2023 Shaw Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for his first PGA Tour Champions title in his 100th career start. Back to defend his title at...
Aug 15, 2024
La Ronge fish fry billed as one of world's largest
It was a sight to behold in La Ronge on Wednesday as 1,500 pounds of fried and smoked fish were served to approximately 2,200 attendees. The massive fish fry, which is being billed as one of the large...
Aug 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September. Smith says the new policy requiring parents to be noti...
Aug 15, 2024
Bloc leader says he is shocked by millions in 'juicy' bonuses awarded to CBC execs
OTTAWA - The $18.4 million CBC/Radio-Canada awarded in bonuses to its employees this year is shocking, Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet said. He also said bonuses at the public broadcaster ar...
Aug 15, 2024
Conservative MP calls for emergency committee meeting to study violence against women
OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament is calling for an emergency meeting to launch a study on violence against women. Michelle Ferreri has written a letter to fellow MPs on the House of Common...
Aug 15, 2024
Detroit judge who ordered teen into jail clothes, handcuffs during field trip is sidelined
DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit judge who ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs on a field trip to his courtroom will be off the bench while undergoing "necessary training," the court's chief ju...
Aug 15, 2024
Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open
CINCINNATI - Canada's Leylah Fernandez overcame 20 aces and saved two match points before beating fourth seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in second-round action Thursday at the Cinc...
Aug 15, 2024
Raptors open 2024-25 NBA season at home to Cleveland Cavaliers
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors open their 2024-25 campaign at home against Cleveland as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. The NBA released its regular-season schedule Thursday, with...
Aug 15, 2024
Teen in custody following targeted bear mace incident during sporting event
A teenager has been taken into custody following a bear mace incident which occurred downtown La Ronge on Wednesday. At approximately 6 p.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report that bear mace had been de...
Aug 15, 2024
The sheriff is back in town: Trevor Harris returns as Riders host the Alouettes
The sheriff is back in town.Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback Trevor Harris will return to the CFL club's lineup for Friday's game against the Montreal Alouettes.Harris has missed the past...
Aug 15, 2024