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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

Wright-designed home sold for nearly $1.7M
PHOENIX - An Arizona house that was the last home architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed before his death has been sold. Heritage Auctions told The Associated Press that the Norman Lykes House sold at ...
Oct 16, 2019

Jury sequestered in case of Quebec man charged in murders of ex-wife, stranger
ST-JEROME, Que. - The jury has been sequestered in the case of a Quebec man charged with two murders, including that of his ex-wife. Jurors will begin deliberating Thursday after getting fin...
Oct 16, 2019

Edmonton Strathcona Green Party candidate drops out, asks supporters to vote NDP
EDMONTON - The Green Party candidate in the only riding in Alberta held by the NDP before the federal election call has dropped out of the race and is urging supporters to vote for his New Democ...
Oct 16, 2019

Canada coach John Herdman promises 'blood, guts and thunder' against U.S.
TORONTO - Coach John Herdman promises "blood, guts and thunder" when Canada takes the field against the U.S. on Tuesday in CONCACAF Nations League play The Canadian men are looking to end a 34-ye...
Oct 16, 2019

Riders’ Ed Gainey looking forward to facing friend, high school rival
Ed Gainey could have some flashbacks to his high school football days when he lines up against B.C. Lions quarterback Danny O'Brien on Friday.The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back played at Moun...
Oct 16, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Ed Gainey. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)