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Hafford man charged in child pornography offenses
A Hafford man has been charged in connection with child pornography offences after numerous complaints were received about a man attempting to access illicit material online. The Saskatchewan Internet...
Jun 03, 2020

Hulking lineman Derek Dennis has experienced racism while playing in Canada
At six foot three and 345 pounds, Derek Dennis is an imposing figure. But he's not immune to feeling the wrath of racism. The hulking CFL free-agent offensive lineman says he's been challeng...
Jun 03, 2020

Siakam: Moving from Cameroon to becoming a minority in the U.S. was a 'shock'
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam feels the suspicious eyes on him when he walks into upscale shops. The Toronto Raptors forward said in his 10 years since moving from Cameroon, he...
Jun 03, 2020

Church service offered on local radio
Church services are being aired on the local radio station to make it easier for people who are not able to visit their place of worship during the COVID-19 restrictions.Several of the Battlefords Ang...
Jun 03, 2020

Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue, a se...
Jun 03, 2020

Ontario Premier Ford says tests of NHL players would be handled in private labs
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the NHL plans to use private labs to process the COVID-19 tests of players and staff should the league resume play this summer. Ford was asked Wednesday whethe...
Jun 03, 2020

Regina teen creates mural for George Floyd
Hundreds of people were gathered in front of the legislative building Tuesday, but they were all keeping clear of a large chalk mural in the middle of the entryway.The mural shows George Floyd and rea...
Jun 03, 2020

Snapchat to stop 'promoting' Trump amid uproar over tweets
OAKLAND, Calif. - Snapchat will stop "promoting" President Donald Trump on its video messaging service, the latest example of a social media platform adjusting how it treats this U.S. president. Last ...
Jun 03, 2020

One new case of COVID-19, province updates visitation restrictions for long-term care homes
The Far North region of the province has the sole new case of COVID-19The new case brings the provincial total to 647. Of those cases, 34 are considered active. There have been 602 recoveries overall....
Jun 03, 2020

Calgary couple stranded in India by COVID-19 pandemic killed: family
CALGARY - Family say a Calgary couple stranded in India because of the COVID-19 pandemic was robbed and killed last week. Kirpal Minhas, who was 67, and his wife Davinder, who was 65, w...
Jun 03, 2020