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Mississauga might soon be wrapping a late Christmas gift for skaters.

Growing up, no doubt you were told that if you weren’t good all year, you’d get either nothing for Christmas from Santa Claus, or perhaps you’d luck out and get a lump of coal in your stocking.

Eggnog has become one of Christmas’ classic drinks, readily identified with the Yuletide season for many years. Starting off as the medieval drink posset, it has evolved into the eggnog that we enjoy today around this time of year.

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One new death in the age group 80+ was reported in the North West zone. One new death in the age group 70-79 was reported in the North West zone.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Shaq Evans to a one-year contract extension. Evans was eligible to become a free agent on February 9.

During the morning hours of December 24, 2020 a red, 2014 Polaris RMK snowmobile was stolen from a residence in Churchbridge. The snowmobile had a Saskatchewan license plate 326NG at the time of the theft. The snowmobile was started and driven away..

For Rita Karina Loza Cifuentes, the most important part of celebrating Christmas is its spiritual aspect. Loza Cifuentes, 51, was born and raised in Quito, the capital of Ecuador.

The provincially mandated amount of ethanol in gasoline and biofuel content in diesel is set to rise in Manitoba. An integral part of the province’s climate plan, the required amount of ethanol in gasoline will increase Jan. 1 to 9.

Christmas Eve is a unique, almost magical night for those who celebrate this holiday. There are a multitude of different family traditions for December 24th, in anticipation of Christmas Day on the 25th.

Artist Louise Hayes wasn't expecting clothing and household accessories to be the canvas for the fabric art she creates.