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Man who set fire to homeless woman in Saskatchewan to return to prison

Man who set fire to homeless woman in Saskatchewan to return to prison

A man who lit a homeless woman on fire in Saskatchewan is going back to prison. Leslie Black was sentenced to 16 years for attempted murder in the 2014 bludgeoning, burning and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in Prince Albert, Sask.
Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Crown corporations are reporting consolidated net earnings of $510 million for this year, slightly lower than last year.
Regina chiropractor gets 15-month community sentence for sex assault of patient

Regina chiropractor gets 15-month community sentence for sex assault of patient

REGINA — A Regina chiropractor was sentenced Monday to 15 months in the community for sexually assaulting a patient.
'Heat dome' over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

'Heat dome' over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

TORONTO — Blame the heat dome hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country.
B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

University of British Columbia Okanagan geography student Jenna Taylor went home last month to spend time with her family in Flin Flon, Man. A relaxing break did not ensue.
More evacuation orders to lift in parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba following wildfires

More evacuation orders to lift in parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba following wildfires

LYNN LAKE — Thousands more wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will start making the trek home in the coming days as officials in the provinces continue to lift evacuation orders.
Resident raises concerns with Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan

Resident raises concerns with Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan

PAYNTON — Cenovus Energy Inc. is facing questions over a well leak at a thermal facility in western Saskatchewan, where an area resident says some are concerned about their health.
Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

WINNIPEG — Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres.
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.
Chad Kelly out again as Nick Arbuckle starts third straight for banged-up Argos

Chad Kelly out again as Nick Arbuckle starts third straight for banged-up Argos

TORONTO — Chad Kelly will have plenty of company on the Toronto Argonauts sideline Friday night. Kelly will miss a third straight start when Toronto (0-2) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0).
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