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Roughriders sign veteran defensive lineman Lanier to one-year extension

Roughriders sign veteran defensive lineman Lanier to one-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. Lanier was eligible to become a free agent next month.
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Jury deliberating at inquest into mass stabbing on Saskatchewan First Nation

Jury deliberating at inquest into mass stabbing on Saskatchewan First Nation

MELFORT, Sask. — Joyce Burns sat in a coroner's inquest into a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation thinking about how such a tragedy could lead to a better future for her grandchildren. Burns was stabbed and her husband, Earl Burns Sr.
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Saskatchewan mass killer camped in bush during manhunt, inquiry hears

Saskatchewan mass killer camped in bush during manhunt, inquiry hears

MELFORT, Sask. — A mass killer built a makeshift camp in the bush, raiding a nearby home's garage for food and bedding, to hide from police after a deadly rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation.
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Saskatchewan teachers plan rotating strike at various schools Thursday

Saskatchewan teachers plan rotating strike at various schools Thursday

REGINA — Saskatchewan teachers are planning more job action this week. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says there will be rotating full-day strikes Thursday at various schools throughout the province.
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Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign veteran Lanier to contract extension

Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign veteran Lanier to contract extension

REGINA — Anthony Lanier II will be returning for a fourth season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. According to a league source, the six-foot-six, 285-pound defensive lineman signed a one-year contract extension with the CFL club Monday.
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WHL roundup: Sidorov helps Blades trim rival Raiders 3-2

SASKATOON — Egor Sidorov's 36th goal of the season proved to be the winner as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at SaskTel Centre.
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Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

OTTAWA — Canada's Health Minister Mark Holland says some provinces will stand opposed to expanding medical assistance in dying for ideological reasons, but the government wants to ensure a majority feel ready.
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Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Family and friends of a Saskatchewan man who was shot to death by his lover gasped and cried after a judge found the Mountie guilty of manslaughter.
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James Smith members who helped after massacre say inquest should have heard from them

James Smith members who helped after massacre say inquest should have heard from them

MELFORT, Sask. — Members of a Saskatchewan First Nation who provided support after a mass stabbing say a coroner's inquest should be hearing about their response.
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Saskatchewan man who went on stabbing rampage wasn't on RCMP team's radar: officer

Saskatchewan man who went on stabbing rampage wasn't on RCMP team's radar: officer

MELFORT, Sask. — The man who went on a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation wasn't on the radar of the province's specialized enforcement team ahead of the massacre.
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