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Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein, a...
Jan 16, 2024

Local weather stations providing valuable data for forecasting, aviation
The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) weather station north of La Ronge continues to be a vital asset for local residents and others who travel through the region. "Historically, the purpos...
Jan 16, 2024

Thomas Isherwood rocks mullet while providing spark for Canada's rugby 7s
VANCOUVER - Thomas Isherwood is instantly recognizable, whether on the training pitch or the rugby field. The mullet ensures that. "I'm one of those free flowing guys," the Canadian men's rugby sevens...
Jan 16, 2024

La Ronge RCMP seize fentanyl
La Ronge RCMP recently seized more than 50 grams of fentanyl in the tri-communities. That's according to an RCMP media release, which states on Jan. 9 at approximately 2:50 p.m., police received a rep...
Jan 16, 2024

Shooter who killed 5 people at Colorado LGBTQ+ club charged with hate crimes in federal court
DENVER (AP) - The shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at a LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs appeared in federal court to face federal hate crimes Tuesday. Ald...
Jan 16, 2024

US to relist Yemen's Houthis as specially designated global terrorists, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is expected to soon announce plans to redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a specially designated global terrorists, according to two people ...
Jan 16, 2024

Teenage surfer Erin Brooks officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen
Teenage surfer Erin Brooks received her Canadian citizenship Tuesday, clearing the way for her to attempt to wear the Maple Leaf at the Paris Olympics. The citizenship ceremony was held virtually, wit...
Jan 16, 2024

Alouettes extend Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have extended the contract of Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence through 2025, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 310-pound Edmonton native sta...
Jan 16, 2024

Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven appeared in 11 games with ...
Jan 16, 2024

Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats
EDMONTON - Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta's NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down. Under Notley, the NDP wiped out rival left-centre parties, including ...
Jan 16, 2024