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Province and feds announce AgriStability interim benefit increase
Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers are facing immeasurable challenges this year. But an increase to the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit might make things a little easier across the province. The fed...
Aug 4, 2021
Dog trainer set to open retail space in La Ronge in coming weeks
La Ronge's Jayme Woodhouse Mckenzie has been training dogs and providing other services out of her home for about 18 months. Now, she's nearly ready to open a retail location.Pawsitive Attitude Dog Tr...
Aug 4, 2021
Return to football 'like riding a bike' for Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo
Days away from his first CFL game in nearly two years, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo admits there are some nerves. The 29-year-old had a breakout season in 2019 and after many reps...
Aug 4, 2021
CFL to remember children, families impacted by Canadian residential schools tragedy
TORONTO - The CFL will acknowledge the children and families victimized by Canada's residential schools system during the opening week of the '21 season. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughr...
Aug 4, 2021
Ticats, Blue Bombers to open CFL's return minus some notable performers due to injury
The CFL's return to play will be missing a few familiar faces. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night to kick off the '21 season. It will mark the league's retu...
Aug 4, 2021
US to require COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said Wednesda...
Aug 4, 2021
COVID update: 60 new cases, one new death
The province is reporting 60 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 50,181 reported cases; 483 are considered active cases and 49,119 are considered recovered.Of the new cases, 29 are ...
Aug 4, 2021
Air Ronge house fire results in heavy smoke damage
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department and La Ronge RCMP attended to a house fire in Air Ronge on Monday.The fire department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 7:55 p.m. after the homeowner...
Aug 4, 2021
Damage estimate for fire razed town of Lytton, B.C., reaches $78 million
VANCOUVER - The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the damage caused by the wildfire that wiped out most of village of Lytton, B.C., is $78 million. The bureau says in a statement there has been abo...
Aug 4, 2021
After tough competition in training camp, new-look Edmonton Elks ready to charge
There's been a lot of change for the Edmonton Elks over the past year and a half: a new name, a new look and a raft of new faces on the field. And for new head coach Jaime Elizondo, a monumental task:...
Aug 4, 2021