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Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70
Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the league and in college, died Saturday. He was 70. He died in Scottsdale, Arizona, ac...
Jan 02, 2021

Three deaths and 485 new COVID-19 cases reported over last two days; 3,722 vaccines given so far
Over the last two days, 485 new COVID-19 cases were identified in the province by the Saskatchewan Health Authority-275 came on New Year's Day while 210 new cases were reported on Saturday. Three Sask...
Jan 02, 2021

Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump
WASHINGTON - A coalition of 11 Republican senators announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next ...
Jan 02, 2021

'Sky is the limit:' Pilot project using drones to send medical supplies, COVID tests
MORLEY, Alta. - The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communitie...
Jan 02, 2021

Above average weather in Saskatchewan to kick off 2021
Saskatchewan can expect warmer than average weather to kick off the new year.The forecasts in southern and central Saskatchewan show highs hovering around the 0 C mark.David Baggaley, a meteorologist ...
Jan 02, 2021

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign three receivers, including club top rookie Acklin
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed American wide receivers Jaelon Acklin, Marcus Tucker and Jalin Marshall. Acklin, 25, was named the Ticats' most outstanding rookie in 2019 after regis...
Jan 02, 2021

Texas fires football coach Tom Herman after 4 seasons
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas fired football coach Tom Herman on Saturday after four seasons of failing to win a Big 12 championship and only one league title game appearance. Herman still had three seasons l...
Jan 02, 2021

'Sky is the limit:' Pilot project using drones to send medical supplies, COVID tests
MORLEY, Alta. - The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communitie...
Jan 02, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Alberta Premier Kenney issues travel order for government officials
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has ordered all cabinet ministers and senior government officials not to travel outside Canada unless it's for government business. He says he made an error by ...
Jan 02, 2021

NDP strip Niki Ashton of critic roles after recent trip to Greece
A prominent member of the federal New Democrats has lost her cabinet critic positions after travelling to Greece in spite of widespread travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. The pa...
Jan 02, 2021