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U of R prof has theory on leaders’ lack of stops in Saskatchewan
It's roughly halfway through the federal election campaign and only one party leader has stopped in Saskatchewan.Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau campaigned in the province last week, holding a town hall...
Sep 28, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Scheer, Singh campaign in their parties’ regions of relative strength
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kept their campaign machines rolling Saturday - and they focused their efforts on their parties' historic strongholds.Scheer pro...
Sep 28, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Edmonton Eskimos topple Redblacks to snap four-game losing streak
OTTAWA - The Edmonton Eskimos snapped a four-game losing streak with a 21-16 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday. The Eskimos (7-7) improved their chances of earning the crossover playoff s...
Sep 28, 2019
Thornton solid, Hernandez homers as Blue Jays down playoff-bound Rays
TORONTO - Rookie right-hander Trent Thornton allowed one hit over five innings and Teoscar Hernandez homered to help lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 win over the playoff-bound ...
Sep 28, 2019
Medical examiner at centre of racial complaint against Alberta judge overwhelmed
CALGARY - A medical examiner who testified at the trial of an Alberta couple who were charged in their child's death says he is overwhelmed that legal and health professionals have filed a compla...
Sep 28, 2019
Thousands show for Kings of Leon at new Oklahoma City park
OKLAHOMA CITY - Thousands of people visited a $132 million park in downtown Oklahoma City where the weekend grand opening included a free concert by Grammy-winning rockers Kings of Leon. City official...
Sep 28, 2019
Reigning NBA champion Toronto Raptors ready to begin quest to repeat
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says expectations for the team remain the same this season. He says the focus is always going to be on winning and he thinks the players are up for the ...
Sep 28, 2019
From Prattville to Regina, hard work and sacrifice shaped Derrick Moncrief
When Derrick Moncrief puts on his Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey for game day, it means more to him than just being a member of the CFL team.It represents all the sacrifices and support he has got fr...
Sep 28, 2019 File photo of Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Third man charged with drug counts in Mac Miller's death
LOS ANGELES - A third man has been arrested and charged with drug offences in connection with rapper Mac Miller's overdose death last year. Court documents show Stephen Walter is suspected of selling ...
Sep 28, 2019
Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to rebound against Hamilton Tiger-Cats
WINNIPEG - Adam Bighill thinks the timing is perfect for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to have a big bounce-back game. The Bombers (9-4) host the CFL-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats (10-3) Friday and can make...
Sep 28, 2019