Provincial News

WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba's former attorney general to review a criminal case against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard was an abuse of process.

CARROT RIVER — RCMP have charged a Saskatchewan woman with manslaughter in the death of a child. Mounties say 23-year-old Karrena Young of Shoal Lake Cree Nation was to make a court appearance in Melfort, northeast of Saskatoon.

CARROT RIVER — RCMP in northern Saskatchewan are investigating the death of a child under 10.

Judy Frank says no longer getting mail at her door would make life harder. The 78-year-old Regina woman is unable to walk more than a few steps and says she would need someone to pick up her mail if Canada Post stops door-to-door service.

SASKATOON — Logan Ferland has built a reputation for versatility over his CFL career. The 28-year-old can play — and excel — at any position the offensive line.

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. has signed a deal to sell a group of assets in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for $415 million. The company says it will use the net proceeds from the sale to repay debt.

YELLOWKNIFE — Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.

MOOSE JAW — A judge sentenced a man to 17 years Wednesday for sexually touching children and making child pornography in several Saskatchewan communities.

YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife.

REGINA — It's concerning but not surprising Saskatchewan is seeing more measles cases, says the province's chief medical health officer. Dr.