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Saskatchewan fall legislative sitting ends with barbs after civility promise

REGINA — Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting ended Tuesday with political barbs traded across the aisle after Premier Scott Moe promised a better tone two weeks ago.

Saskatchewan orders third-party review into reports of doctor misconduct, racism

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has ordered a third-party review into allegations of unprofessionalism and racism among doctors at Regina's hospitals.

Saskatchewan hockey player recovering after neck gashed by skate during game

ESTERHAZY, Sask. — Hockey player Jonathan Jenson says he was sitting on the bench when he saw his teammate go down and a pool of blood begin to form on the ice.

Métis National Council elects new president after months of internal turmoil

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months of turmoil that saw the once-united organization splinter and have its legitimacy questioned.

Prime minister announces Bernadette McIntyre as new Saskatchewan lieutenant-governor

REGINA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new lieutenant-governor for Saskatchewan.

WHL roundup: Kindel scores three as Hitmen beat Blades 5-4 in OT

SASKATOON, Sask. — Ben Kindel scored his third goal of the night 29 seconds into overtime to lift the visiting Calgary Hitmen to a 5-4 Western Hockey League victory over the Saskatoon Blades on Saturday at the SaskTel Centre.

WHL roundup: Gould shines as Broncos beat Warriors 3-2

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Ryan Gould scored two power-play goals and Dawson Gerwing netted the winner as the visiting Swift Current Broncos edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday at Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Saskatoon doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case

SASKATOON, Sask. — A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals.

Canada's housing crisis leads to more unsafe housing for victims of domestic violence

HALIFAX — Women’s advocates say provincial and federal governments need to step up efforts to create housing for people escaping gender-based violence because too many women are forced to remain in unsafe situations after being abused.

Roughriders sign quarterback Trevor Harris to one-year contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed quarterback Trevor Harris to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Friday.
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