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Cody Fajardo looks on the bright side following truck break-in
Cody Fajardo's first Thanksgiving in Regina didn't get off to the best start, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is trying to find a silver lining.The 27-year-old is in his first season with...
Oct 15, 2019 Cody Fajardo. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Alberta government won't seek meeting with teen enviro-activist Greta Thunberg
EDMONTON - The Alberta government won't seek out a meeting with teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, but Environment Minister Jason Nixon said he hopes the Swedish girl takes time to l...
Oct 15, 2019
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
SAN FRANCISCO - "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman - aka prisoner No. 77806-112 - reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scan...
Oct 15, 2019
Strong off-season has Canada's Moore-Towers and Marinaro feeling optimistic
The Canadian figure skating scene underwent a dramatic change last season after several high-profile athletes left the team. It put a brighter spotlight on many of the skaters who remained, inclu...
Oct 15, 2019
La Ronge RCMP warn public about phone calls coming from scammers
La Ronge RCMP is warning the public about phone calls coming from potential scammers. According to an RCMP media release, the local detachment has received numerous calls from concerned citizens regar...
Oct 15, 2019 La Ronge RCMP are receiving complaints about telephone scammers. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Four Green nominees in Quebec made Islamophobic comments, party says
OTTAWA - The Green party says it recently learned of Islamophobic social-media posts by four of its Quebec candidates. The party says the candidates will make a public statement of...
Oct 15, 2019
Chicago Bears put star DT Akiem Hicks on injured reserve
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears have put Pro Bowl defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on injured reserve, the latest blow on the injury front for a team trying to keep up in the NFC North. The Universi...
Oct 15, 2019
Singh walks fine line on TMX pipeline and possible Liberal coalition
SURREY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tried to strike a precarious balance Sunday between his opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline and the mounting possibility of a coalition with Justin T...
Oct 15, 2019
Wild for Life
Healing Haven Wildlife Rescue is hosting their Wild for Life Fundraising Benefit will be Saturday, November 2 at the Dorintosh Hall.Tickets are $25.Healing Haven Wildlife Rescue is a non-profit organi...
Oct 15, 2019
How do you get to the Grey Cup? Practice, practice, and yes, more practice
As the 2019 CFL season moves towards its finish, the Saskatchewan Roughriders yet again showed while they can be competitive with Calgary, they are not quite there yet with a 30-28 loss to the Stamps ...
Oct 15, 2019 by Greg Urbanoski