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Canada pumps nearly 900 billion litres of raw sewage into waterways since 2013
OTTAWA - Canada's old-fashioned city sewer systems dumped nearly 900 billion litres of raw sewage into this country's waterways over five years, enough to fill up an Olympic-sized swimm...
Feb 27, 2020

Techies and travellers win in Alberta budget; vapers lose with new tax
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government tabled its 2020-21 budget Thursday. Here is a look at who might be pleased and who won't be so happy: WINNERS Techies: The province is investing $20...
Feb 27, 2020

B.C. can't be punished by feds if private-care proponent wins case: lawyer
VANCOUVER - Government lawyers have made irrelevant arguments in British Columbia Supreme Court by saying the province would lose millions of dollars a year in federal funding if a lawsuit seeking an ...
Feb 27, 2020

Canada prepared to monitor for community spread of COVID-19: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top public-health official Dr. Theresa Tam says Canada has begun to look at tracking local spread of the novel coronavirus, just as the United States confirmed a case ...
Feb 27, 2020

Quebec reports first presumptive case of coronavirus, woman from Montreal area
MONTREAL - Quebec public health officials are reporting the province's first presumptive case of the new coronavirus. Health Minister Danielle McCann announced Thursday night that the patient, a woman...
Feb 27, 2020

Sask. Roughrider delivers Beyond the Hurt program at SMVS
Saskatchewan Roughrider Dan Clark was at Senator Myles Venne School this afternoon encouraging students to imagine a world without bullying. Clark spent the day speaking to students in Grades 5 to 12 ...
Feb 27, 2020 The presentation focused on bullying, healthy relationship and stress management. (submitted photo/Tammy Cook-Searson)

RCMP Musical Ride could come to La Ronge in June
The RCMP Musical Ride could be coming to La Ronge this spring if local committee members can find enough support to bring the equestrian show to town. La Ronge Community Planner Avyn Koyl and Coun. Gl...
Feb 27, 2020 The RCMP Musical Ride includes 32 horses. (submitted photo/Royal Canadian Mounted Police)

Sandy Bay man charged with second-degree murder
A 31-year-old man from Sandy Bay was charged with second-degree murder after a police investigation into an incident earlier this week.That's according to an RCMP media release, which stated local hea...
Feb 27, 2020 The man made his first court appearance Feb. 27. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Province offers advice to travellers regarding coronavirus
Saskatchewan doesn't have any confirmed cases of coronavirus, but the province still is updating its guidelines for travellers."The number of countries that have confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to ...
Feb 27, 2020 Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical health officer.(file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Kindersley mother charged with second degree murder of infant daughter
A 28-year-old woman from Kindersley has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her infant daughter.The case dates back to Sept. 27, 2018 when Kindersley RCMP responded to a report of a...
Feb 27, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)