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Volleyball regionals, conference championships taking place this weekend
It will be a busy weekend on the court for many high school volleyball teams in the province, including some who are close to home. The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association's (SHSAA) 1-5A Gir...
Nov 09, 2023

New banners recognize service of local veterans
Nineteen banners have been installed in La Ronge recognizing the service and sacrifices of local veterans."There's probably going to be at least 20 or 30 more," said Teron Roberts, who organized the i...
Nov 09, 2023

B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-2...
Nov 09, 2023

Former top prosecutor for Baltimore convicted in perjury case tied to purchase of Florida homes
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore was convicted on Thursday of charges that she lied about the finances of a side business to improperly access retirement funds d...
Nov 09, 2023

Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter flourishing with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - It's been a seamless transition for Ryan Hunter. The 28-year-old North Bay, Ont., native has become one of the CFL's top offensive linemen since joining the Toronto Argonauts late last seaso...
Nov 09, 2023

Kraken's Jordan Eberle out vs. Avalanche after suffering cut on leg from skate blade
DENVER (AP) - Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle will miss the game at Colorado on Thursday night after suffering a cut to his leg from a skate blade during practice. Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said ...
Nov 09, 2023

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is retiring, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity in 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily ...
Nov 09, 2023

Curling season starts in La Ronge
Curling season has started in La Ronge and those passionate about the sport are hoping to get more local residents involved this winter. That's according to certified curling instructor Karla Hardcast...
Nov 09, 2023

Sask. small businesses want carbon tax axed
The war over the federal carbon tax is still brewing and now small businesses are the latest group to call for it to be removed.However, advocates for carbon pricing stand behind the policy and say ho...
Nov 09, 2023
NDP blasts upcoming gov’t trip to Dubai as most expensive trip in Sask. history
The Saskatchewan NDP is criticizing the provincial government after learning a trip for a global climate conference in Dubai is going to cost an estimated $765,000.The provincial government will be se...
Nov 09, 2023