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Facing calls for paid sick leave, Sask. government defers to feds
While members of the public is being told to stay home if they feel sick, some can't afford to miss the hours at work.However, the provincial government is pushing calls for paid sick leave over to th...
Apr 29, 2021
Going global: Roughriders sign Finnish receiver, South African kicker
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added some international flavour to their roster Thursday.The CFL team announced the signings of two global players in receiver Sebastien Sagne and kicker Wihan van der Ri...
Apr 29, 2021
Monument unveiled at N.S. base to recall lives lost in naval helicopter crash
EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. - A stone monument was unveiled today on the first anniversary of a naval helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six Canadian Forces personnel when the aircraft plunged into ...
Apr 29, 2021
Fire ban in effect for RM of Battle River and Town of Battleford
A fire ban will be in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438 and the Town of Battleford starting Friday until further notice.Battleford Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Geoff Thomp...
Apr 29, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador rethinking plan to rename Red Indian Lake after criticism
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is walking back its plan to rename Red Indian Lake following criticism from local residents about a lack of consultation. The Office of Indi...
Apr 29, 2021
Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire, industry as they gain
A newly published paper says threatened caribou herds have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the last twenty years. Researchers used satellite photos to demonstrate that wildfires, for...
Apr 29, 2021
Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller to retire at end of season
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller will retire at the conclusion of the season, ending the 18-year career of the winningest American-born goaltender in NHL history. The 40-year-old Mil...
Apr 29, 2021
Metis Nation - SK Announces Early Learning Language Expansion
Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is proud to announce the expansion of its early learning language pilot projects across the province.On the brink of extinction, Michif had less than 700 fluent speaker...
Apr 29, 2021
Sask. RCMP names new Commanding Officer
The new commanding officer for the Saskatchewan division of the RCMP, says police intelligence and inter-provincial communication will be among the keys to addressing increasing rates of rural crime a...
Apr 29, 2021
Save the Date!
Catholic Family Services of Prince Albert Presents An Evening with Theo Fleury on Friday, October 15.See the poster for full details.
Apr 29, 2021