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Arts Council Creates Murals in La Ronge
The Lac La Ronge Arts Council worked with artist Sammi Kopeck to create a mural that reflects the beauty of our community. Community members were invited to participate creating a mural on the retaini...
Sep 29, 2021
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation unveils Survivors’ Flag for September 30
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) unveils a new Survivors' Flag to mark the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.This commemorative flag was created by Survivo...
Sep 29, 2021
Saskatchewan Proclaims September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
A Day to Reflect on Meaningful and Lasting ReconciliationThe Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing September 30, 2021, as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation in our province."With this proclamati...
Sep 29, 2021
Concussion Awareness Day: experts offer advice on symptoms, treatment
With several contact sports either beginning their seasons or just wrapping them up, the province has designated Sept. 29 as Concussion Awareness Day. Most people involved in any kind of sport, contac...
Sep 29, 2021
Saskatchewan to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, still not a stat holiday
The Government of Saskatchewan recently proclaimed Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day for the province.However, that proclamation only recognizes the day and does not establish it as a provincia...
Sep 29, 2021
Coroner's jury hears evidence in inquest into police shooting of Indigenous N.B. man
MIRAMICHI, N.B. - A five-member coroner's jury is beginning to hear evidence today at an inquest into the police killing last year of an Indigenous man in New Brunswick. Rodney Levi, who was from the ...
Sep 29, 2021
The AP Interview: Ethiopia crisis 'stain on our conscience'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The crisis in Ethiopia is a "stain on our conscience," the United Nations humanitarian chief said, as children and others starve to death in the Tigray region under what the U.N....
Sep 29, 2021
Football Canada, artist Grant produce identity for football in Indigenous communities
VANCOUVER - Football Canada and Indigenous artist Kolten Khasalus Grant have collaborated to produce a national identity for football in Indigenous communities across the country. The Indigenous Footb...
Sep 29, 2021
Cheering, clapping Scottie Barnes already making his presence felt at Raptors camp
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes has yet to play a real NBA game, but the gregarious rookie is quickly becoming one of the most popular Raptors. He's a cheering, clapping human energy drink, and his new teamm...
Sep 29, 2021
Blue Jays reinstate Ryu and Biggio before series opener against Yankees
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated starter Hyun Jin Ryu and infielder Cavan Biggio from the 10-day injured list. Ryu, who was on the IL due to neck tightness, was scheduled to start Tuesd...
Sep 29, 2021