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Saskatchewan to make its own decision on fourth COVID dose
It could be another week or so before the Government of Saskatchewan decides whether or not to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines more widely.On Tuesday, the National Advisory Committee on Immuni...
Apr 05, 2022
Brad Johner and Johner Boys to perform for Wilkie fundraiser
The Wilkie & District Culture, Parks and Recreation Board are holding a special fundraising concert, featuring Brad Johner and The Johner Boys, in support of a new Wilkie swimming pool.Taking plac...
Apr 05, 2022
Strong results for initial North West psychiatric nurses class
The first cohort of graduating psychiatric nursing students, which completed their program in December, achieved a 91 per cent pass rate on their national licensing exam in March.According to North We...
Apr 05, 2022
Town staff honoured with long-service awards at SUMA convention
A number of Town of Battleford staff were honoured with awards for their long service at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention on Tuesday. The following individuals were ...
Apr 05, 2022
Cree leader says Pope's apology should have mentioned residential school grave sites
CROSS LAKE, Man. - A Cree chief in northern Manitoba said Pope Francis fell short in his apology last week for the abuse Indigenous students faced in residential schools as the chief's First Nation pr...
Apr 05, 2022
Grammys barely move the needle in television ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - Despite a night of feel-good vibes and performances by the music industry's top acts, the Grammy Awards barely moved the needle as a television attraction. The show reached just under ...
Apr 05, 2022
Leona Alleslev poised to announce Conservative Party of Canada leadership bid
OTTAWA - Former Conservative deputy leader Leona Alleslev is set to formally announce her candidacy to be the party's next leader tomorrow. A source close to her campaign, speaking on the condition of...
Apr 05, 2022
Witness describes Quebec’s 2012 election-night shooting in civil trial testimony
MONTREAL - A stagehand who survived the 2012 Quebec election-night shooting that killed a colleague testified Tuesday he still wishes he could have done more for his fallen co-worker. Guillaume Parisi...
Apr 05, 2022
Key questions answered about new bill forcing tech giants to pay media for content
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez introduced legislation on Tuesday that would make digital giants compensate Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content. Here are some more details...
Apr 05, 2022
2 days, no verdict in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - After two days, a jury in Michigan has no verdict yet in the trial of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Jurors were behind closed doors all d...
Apr 05, 2022