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‘Embarrassing,’ ‘infuriating’: NDP frustrated over lack of public health mandates
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili didn't pull any punches Friday when reacting to the provincial government's announcement an hour before."The premier of this province is choosing to allow Saskatchew...
Sep 10, 2021
Riders’ Leonard suspended two games for violating CFL-CFLPA drug policy
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end A.C. Leonard has been suspended for two games by the CFL for failing to provide a sample for drug testing, a requirement under the CFL-CFLPA drug policy.The 29-y...
Sep 10, 2021
Riders will look to slow down Bombers’ D, Willie Jefferson in Banjo Bowl
For the second week in a row, a tall challenge awaits the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence.The group will need to find a way to slow down a potent Winnipeg Blue Bombers pass rush led by 6-foot-7 defe...
Sep 10, 2021
Fajardo, Roughriders look to avenge Labour Day loss in rematch with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo is determined to rebound from a poor outing and avenge last week's loss to the Blue Bombers at the Labour Day Classic in Regina. Fajardo completed 23-o...
Sep 10, 2021
Truth Test: Debate claims on climate change, RCMP reform, Afghanistan under scrutiny
OTTAWA - The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead o...
Sep 10, 2021
"There's a place for us here": Fernandez inspiring to Canadians of immigrant descent
Stephanie Valenzuela confesses she's never been "a crazy tennis fan," watching the sport only occasionally in the past if a tournament sparked her interest. But that casual fandom has grown exponentia...
Sep 10, 2021
Waterloo police make arrest after investigating alleged threats against Trudeau
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a man they allege threatened Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau while on the campaign trail in southern Ontario. Police say the allegations stem fro...
Sep 10, 2021
US gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration on Friday provided the first public look inside a U.S. military base where Afghans airlifted out of Afghanistan are being screened, amid questions about ...
Sep 10, 2021
Province reports second highest daily case total since pandemic began
As of Sept. 10, there are 432 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.This total is only the second highest day in Saskatchewan's COVID history with 441 new cases reported on Nov. 21, 2020.There were 210 new ...
Sep 10, 2021
Roughriders lay out details of COVID vaccination policy
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have laid out details of their COVID-19 vaccination policy.On Aug. 30, the CFL team announced it would require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test for fans to...
Sep 10, 2021