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Isaiah Tootoosis: From Poundmaker to Hollywood

Isaiah Tootoosis: From Poundmaker to Hollywood

Being part of a major motion picture alongside stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio can be pretty heady stuff, no matter what your age is. It can be even more overwhelming when you are eight years old and grew up far away from the Hollywood bright lights.

When is it a good time to invest?

With volatility on the upswing and valuations still near the higher end of their historic ranges, many have begun asking whether now a good time to invest.
Moving Canada toward a true health care accord

Moving Canada toward a true health care accord

SASKATOON, Sask. — This week Canada's minister of health, Dr. Jane Philpott, will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Vancouver. This is no ordinary get-together.
Death by coconut

Death by coconut

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First World War project seeks ‘citizen historians'

First World War project seeks ‘citizen historians'

A global project has been launched that will research the lives and wartime service of “Geordies” — from the northeast of England — in the armies of Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland and Canada during the First World War.
Justin Trudeau's vision of Canada lacks substance and clear intent

Justin Trudeau's vision of Canada lacks substance and clear intent

We should not equate change with progress, but we should expect real leadership from our prime minister
Watch for zodiacal light in the last week of February

Watch for zodiacal light in the last week of February

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Stars split weekend against Notre Dame

Stars split weekend against Notre Dame

It’s not a secret that the Stars are one of the hottest teams in the SMAAAHL. After splitting a series against the third place Moose Jaw Generals, they were at it again in Notre Dame. Coming into the weekend, the Stars were 5-1 in January.
La Loche shooting tragedy shocks Canada

La Loche shooting tragedy shocks Canada

The northern community of La Loche is in shock following the events at the La Loche Community School Friday afternoon. Four people were killed in a shooting rampage at the school.
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