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LOCAL
Closing arguments heard in case of accomplice in Leflar murder
Was a 19-year-old man acting out of impulsivity and immaturity when he took part in the stabbing death of 16-year-old Hannah Leflar, or does the fact he was “looking forward” to the murder of an unsuspecting friend show he is deserving of and requiring an adult sentence? Click here to read more …
Restaurant, bar sales drop in Sask. as PST changes kick in
Saskatchewan was one of only two Canadian provinces posting a decline in food and drinking place sales from July 2016 to July 2017. Click here to read more …
NATIONAL
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and Prince Harry on day 7 of the Invictus Games 2017 on September 29, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation )
Former U.S. president Obama speaks in Toronto; fans say they left ‘inspired’
TORONTO — Former U.S. President Barack Obama said Friday that closing borders won’t create future jobs because what’s changing industries like manufacturing are automation and artificial intelligence. Click here to read more …
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SPORTS
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Jovon Johnson waves to Ottawa Redblacks fans after making an interception in the final seconds of Friday’s CFL game.
Riders pull out come-from-behind win over Redblacks
OTTAWA — Christion Jones provided the spark the Saskatchewan Roughriders needed to pull out an 18-17 come-from-behind win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
The Riders were struggling to generate any offence and trailed the Redblacks 17-0 in the third quarter before a sold-out crowd of 24,893 spectators at TD Place.
That’s when Jones broke free on a 97-yard punt return for a touchdown that energized the Riders. Click here to read more …
OPINION
Cuthand: Orange Shirt Day
Friday was Orange Shirt Day. It’s not an occasion that many outside the Indigenous community know about, but it is gaining ground and every year it grows in importance. Click here to read more …
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