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White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021

Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. The lawsuit...
Dec 06, 2021

Andreescu isn't playing at Aussie Open, citing a need for more recovery time
TORONTO - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, saying she'd like more time to recover physically and mentally. The 21-year-old from Mississa...
Dec 06, 2021

Christmas Turkey Distribution
The Lac la Ronge Indian Band is hosting its Christmas Turkey Distribution from December 6 until December 10 starting at 10:00 am.See the poster for details.
Dec 06, 2021

US religious group says Haitian gang releases 3 hostages
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. The statement from Christ...
Dec 06, 2021

Veteri celebrates 20 years in business with retirement coming in 2022
MacGiver's Pine Auto Care owner Gary Veteri is celebrating 20 years of business in La Ronge.On Friday, he hosted a small come and go event at his shop with cake, pizza and other desserts to mark the s...
Dec 06, 2021

Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso signs with Italy's Juventus
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed with Italy's Juventus, adding something else to celebrate in a golden year. The 21-year-old midfielder from Vancouver, who scored the decisive penalty in...
Dec 06, 2021

Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police
QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...
Dec 06, 2021

Several north and north central communities included in phase four of SaskTel infiNET initiative
Several north and north-central communities will soon be receiving access to SaskTel infiNET services.This comes after SaskTel recently announced its fourth phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initi...
Dec 06, 2021

Riders fans heartbroken after loss to Blue Bombers in West final
It just wasn't in the cards for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Sunday's West Division final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Diehard Riders fans across the province watched their team put it all on ...
Dec 06, 2021