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U Sports not making exemption for football age cap
Robbie Lowes was scrolling through social media Thursday when he saw the news his football career was over."I still haven't really processed it yet," said the University of Regina Rams linebacker, who...
Jul 13, 2020
Proposed class-action lawsuit led by former constable alleges racism in RCMP
VANCOUVER - One of the first Indigenous women to join the RCMP in Manitoba is the lead plaintiff in a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges systemic racism within the force. Margor...
Jul 13, 2020
Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season
TORONTO - There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice. The next step in the NHL's plan to restart a season ...
Jul 13, 2020
Elks hosting drive-in movie nights
With entertainment lacking in the tri-communities in recent months, the La Ronge Elk's Club has arranged an event called Drive-in at the Ex. The service club will be showing two movies including The G...
Jul 13, 2020
Camp-Easy program reopens across province, new to Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Saskatchewan Parks Camp-Easy program is officially open and while the program has been operating in the province for a number for years ,the program is new to Meadow Lake Provincial Park as of last ye...
Jul 13, 2020
Bergevin doesn't see downside to NHL return experience as club returns to ice
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin abided by the code of silence imposed by the NHL, declining to comment on a report about potential positive COVID-19 cases on his...
Jul 13, 2020
Jets captain Wheeler understands anxiety around NHL's return-to-play plan
Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler understands why some NHL players might be reluctant to return to action while the world is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As 24 NHL teams opened their tr...
Jul 13, 2020
Oilers honour memory of Colby Cave prior to first practice returning to play
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers returned to the ice Monday, but not before taking time to remember and pay tribute to teammate Colby Cave, who died in April after suffering a brain bleed. "It's the fir...
Jul 13, 2020
'The time has come:' Manitoba mayor calls on hockey team to change name
MORDEN, Man. - Brandon Burley felt his chest tighten as news spread that Washington's National Football League team is going to change its controversial name. The mayor of Morden thinks it's the ...
Jul 13, 2020
31 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced 31 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Monday.In total there have been 56 new cases since Friday. There were also two cases reported on July 11 and...
Jul 13, 2020