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FSIN announces election candidates; Cameron sets sights on third term as Chief
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is busy preparing for an election next month, and the official list of candidates was released Wednesday morning.Current Chief Bobby Cameron is be...
Sep 29, 2021
Refugee family that helped Edward Snowden land in Canada to begin new life
MONTREAL - A refugee advocacy group says a family that helped shelter whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong in 2013 have landed in Canada after a long legal battle to find them a safe new home. Ma...
Sep 29, 2021
Former Canadian women's sevens coach John Tait hired by B.C. Rugby
Former Canadian women's sevens coach Tait has been named B.C. Rugby's new technical director. B.C. Rugby said Tait will report directly to its CEO and play a "vital role in building upon B.C. Rugby's ...
Sep 29, 2021
Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead leads CFL top performers for September
TORONTO - B.C Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead, Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence and Lions quarterback Michael Reilly have been named the CFL's top performers for September. Whitehead reco...
Sep 29, 2021
All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.
The rescue of 39 miners trapped hundreds of metres underground in northern Ontario was complete Wednesday morning after the final worker emerged at the surface "giving fist bumps" to the rescue team. ...
Sep 29, 2021
Arts Council Creates Murals in La Ronge
The Lac La Ronge Arts Council worked with artist Sammi Kopeck to create a mural that reflects the beauty of our community. Community members were invited to participate creating a mural on the retaini...
Sep 29, 2021
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation unveils Survivors’ Flag for September 30
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) unveils a new Survivors' Flag to mark the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.This commemorative flag was created by Survivo...
Sep 29, 2021
Saskatchewan Proclaims September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
A Day to Reflect on Meaningful and Lasting ReconciliationThe Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing September 30, 2021, as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation in our province."With this proclamati...
Sep 29, 2021
Concussion Awareness Day: experts offer advice on symptoms, treatment
With several contact sports either beginning their seasons or just wrapping them up, the province has designated Sept. 29 as Concussion Awareness Day. Most people involved in any kind of sport, contac...
Sep 29, 2021
Saskatchewan to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, still not a stat holiday
The Government of Saskatchewan recently proclaimed Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day for the province.However, that proclamation only recognizes the day and does not establish it as a provincia...
Sep 29, 2021