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Jets forward Niederreiter says players need to 'leave it all out there'

Jets forward Niederreiter says players need to 'leave it all out there'

WINNIPEG — When Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness criticized some players this week for lack of effort, veteran forward Nino Niederreiter agreed there have been “passengers” on the struggling team’s ride to the playoffs.
Concerns raised over recommendation to phaseout RCMP police training Depot in Regina

Concerns raised over recommendation to phaseout RCMP police training Depot in Regina

REGINA — Saskatchewan politicians are raising concerns after a report recommended RCMP’s Depot police training academy in Regina be phased out for a new degree-style system.
Former priest acquitted of assault after allegations from residential school survivor

Former priest acquitted of assault after allegations from residential school survivor

WINNIPEG — A judge acquitted a now-retired priest who was accused of forcing himself on a residential school student more than 50 years ago, saying she believes an assault happened but could not determine beyond a reasonable doubt who did it.
Saskatchewan to spend $1.3 million to hire new physician assistants

Saskatchewan to spend $1.3 million to hire new physician assistants

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is adding a new medical profession to the mix as part of a plan to reform primary care and reduce wait times. The Saskatchewan Party government announced Thursday it is to spend $1.
Four teens from Manitoba die in crash with semi-trailer truck: RCMP

Four teens from Manitoba die in crash with semi-trailer truck: RCMP

GILBERT PLAINS, Man. — RCMP say four teens died and another was seriously injured in a crash in western Manitoba. Mounties say the collision between a car and semi-trailer truck happened Wednesday night on a highway near Gilbert Plains, Man.
Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba

Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Candice Bergen has signed on to co-chair the Manitoba Progressive Conservative election campaign, weeks after resigning her seat in the House of Commons.
Saskatchewan to spend $6 million for some hip and knee surgeries in Calgary

Saskatchewan to spend $6 million for some hip and knee surgeries in Calgary

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is to spend up to $6 million to send patients to Calgary for hip and knee surgeries, a move that has irked the province’s largest health-care union.
Regina Police chief Evan Bray chief retiring after 28 years of service

Regina Police chief Evan Bray chief retiring after 28 years of service

Regina’s police chief says he will retire at the end of June. Evan Bray has posted on social media that he notified the police board Tuesday, adding being chief has been the biggest honour of his professional life.
Saskatchewan legislature member Derek Meyers dies after cancer battle

Saskatchewan legislature member Derek Meyers dies after cancer battle

REGINA — Saskatchewan legislature members remembered their former friend and colleague Derek Meyers after the 45-year-old died of cancer.
Manitoba RCMP investigate death of teen who had been reported missing

Manitoba RCMP investigate death of teen who had been reported missing

THOMPSON, Man. — RCMP are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing in northern Manitoba. The Mounties say the girl's remains were found Tuesday morning in a park in Thompson.
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