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Remains of at least 189 people removed from Colorado funeral home, up from 115, officials say
DENVER (AP) - The remains of at least 189 people have been removed from a Colorado funeral home, up from an initial estimate of about 115 when the decaying and improperly stored bodies were discovered...
Oct 17, 2023
Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative
EDMONTON - The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta's consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of pub...
Oct 17, 2023
Saskatchewan teens walk out of class to protest pronoun policy
With many wearing flags and waving signs, students walked out of class Tuesday afternoon to show their frustration and displeasure with the government's soon-to-be law around pronouns in schools.In Re...
Oct 17, 2023
Education minister, NDP leader concerned over potential teacher strike
As tensions continue to rise between the government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF), there are growing concerns over the potential for a teachers' strike.In a news release, the union s...
Oct 17, 2023
Memorial bench to bring awareness to Prince Albert cold case
Prince Albert's Theron Morin said he is grateful and overwhelmed by the support he has received.Through an online fundraiser, he was able to raise over $2,300. The money is being used to build a memor...
Oct 17, 2023
Longtime Ice Wolves supporter receives SaskEnergy Volunteer Champion Award
La Ronge's Bill Storozuk was presented with the SaskEnergy Volunteer Champion Award at the Ice Wolves game on Saturday. Storozuk rarely misses a game, having been a dedicated volunteer since the franc...
Oct 17, 2023
Father and other family members are convicted in New Mexico kidnapping and terrorism case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Jurors on Tuesday convicted a father of terrorism charges in a case that stemmed from the search for a 3-year-old boy who went missing from Georgia and was found dead hundreds...
Oct 17, 2023
Free legal advice on sexual assault launched by B.C. non-profit
VANCOUVER - A free and confidential legal service is now being offered to people who have been sexually assaulted in British Columbia. The not-for-profit Community Legal Assistance Society has officia...
Oct 17, 2023
Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return
It's been a good year for Canadian cricketers, who have regained their one-day international status and qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time. And there was more to celebrate wi...
Oct 17, 2023
Bombers looking to cement top spot in West Division standings
TORONTO - The West Division's playoff picture could become a lot clearer this week. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-4) and B.C. Lions (12-5) are battling for top spot - and home field for the division f...
Oct 17, 2023