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Leaders' debates commission under fire after controversial English debate
OTTAWA - The Leaders' Debates Commission was created to put an end to machinations by the big political parties to control how, when, what and who leaders would debate during federal election campaign...
Sep 10, 2021
FSIN first vice-chief tests positive for COVID-19
A prominent Saskatchewan First Nations leader has been diagnosed with COVID-19.In a news release, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations First Vice-Chief Morley Watson said he received a positive ...
Sep 10, 2021
Canadians beaten by host Germany in first round of World Cup of Darts
JENA, Germany - Canada was beaten by eighth-seeded Germany on Friday in the first round of the 2021 Cazoo World Cup of Darts. Gabriel Clemens and Max Hopp rallied to defeat Jeff (The Silencer) Smith a...
Sep 10, 2021
‘Embarrassing,’ ‘infuriating’: NDP frustrated over lack of public health mandates
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili didn't pull any punches Friday when reacting to the provincial government's announcement an hour before."The premier of this province is choosing to allow Saskatchew...
Sep 10, 2021
SaskTel's Wireless Saskatchewan initiative complete
After several years of work across Saskatchewan, one of the province's biggest internet and call services initiatives is now coming to fruition.Dignitaries and media were on hand just outside of the V...
Sep 10, 2021
Riders’ Leonard suspended two games for violating CFL-CFLPA drug policy
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end A.C. Leonard has been suspended for two games by the CFL for failing to provide a sample for drug testing, a requirement under the CFL-CFLPA drug policy.The 29-y...
Sep 10, 2021
Riders will look to slow down Bombers’ D, Willie Jefferson in Banjo Bowl
For the second week in a row, a tall challenge awaits the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence.The group will need to find a way to slow down a potent Winnipeg Blue Bombers pass rush led by 6-foot-7 defe...
Sep 10, 2021
Town to close facilities for Sept. 30 holiday
The Town of Battleford will honour the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation on Sept. 30 by making it a statutory holiday for the town.The federal government recently announced it passed legislati...
Sep 10, 2021
Fajardo, Roughriders look to avenge Labour Day loss in rematch with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo is determined to rebound from a poor outing and avenge last week's loss to the Blue Bombers at the Labour Day Classic in Regina. Fajardo completed 23-o...
Sep 10, 2021
Truth Test: Debate claims on climate change, RCMP reform, Afghanistan under scrutiny
OTTAWA - The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead o...
Sep 10, 2021