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California earthquake alerts to become available statewide
LOS ANGELES - Earthquake early warning alerts will become publicly available throughout California for the first time this week, potentially giving people time to protect themselves from harm, the Gov...
Oct 16, 2019
Man accused in probe of Giuliani associates is freed on bail
NEW YORK - A Florida man accused of conspiring with associates of Rudy Giuliani to make illegal campaign contributions made an initial court appearance Wednesday after flying to Kennedy Airport in New...
Oct 16, 2019
Strong quake leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Philippines
DAVAO, Philippines - An earthquake hit the southern Philippines late Wednesday, killing a girl, and injuring more than two dozen people in collapsed houses, and sending thousands of panicked people sc...
Oct 16, 2019
Province forms education team to solve class size issue in schools
The provincial government believes it has found a way to resolve a major concern at the bargaining table with teachers.In addition to a dispute over wages, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) w...
Oct 16, 2019
NBA champion Raptors say they're excited for the challenge of upcoming season
TORONTO - Newly framed magazine covers and newspapers from the Toronto Raptors' championship run line the walls of the news conference room at the team's practice facility. A ...
Oct 16, 2019
PAGC plays role in foster family recruitment
There's always a need for foster families in the community and now an added impetus to find the best possible fit for children in light of the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)...
Oct 16, 2019 (File photo/Darryl Dyck The Canadian Press)
Beef recall expands as Toronto slaughterhouse co-operates with food watchdog
A large recall of raw beef and veal products continued to expand this week with Canada's food watchdog issuing safety warnings about dozens of items sold at restaurants and retail outlets includi...
Oct 16, 2019
La Ronge Arts Council presents annual concert series
Five upcoming live musical shows in the tri-communities are meant to entertain residents through some of the coldest months. Two concert series, including one hosted by the La Ronge Arts Council, will...
Oct 16, 2019 Nick Earle and Chris Kirby perform this month in La Ronge. (submitted photo/La Ronge Arts Council)
Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evaristo named joint winners of Booker Prize
LONDON - Canadian literary star Margaret Atwood is sharing the Booker Prize with British author Bernardine Evaristo, after the prize jury tossed the rulebook out the window by naming two winners. Atwo...
Oct 16, 2019
Alberta introduces legislation allowing access to partner's criminal records
EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation first developed in Britain that allows people in abusive relationships to request information about a partner's criminal record. Premier Ja...
Oct 16, 2019