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A popular tourist attraction in southeast Saskatchewan has been closed while it waits for its licence from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The Kenosee Superslides, which operate out of the Moose Mountain Provincial Park, were slated to open for the season on June 30, but that was pushed back to July 11 – the day that the provincial public health measures were lifted. article continues below Trending Stories But they didn’t open on July 11, either.

OTTAWA — Afghan interpreters and Canadian veterans say the Immigration Department is failing Afghans who worked with Canada in the war-torn country, despite an announcement last week to fast-track their resettlement. Rahim, who worked as an interpreter with Canadian soldiers via NATO in 2016-17 and whose full name is not being disclosed for safety reasons, says Taliban fighters burned his father's home to the ground on Monday in punishment for his service to coalition forces.

More Saskatchewan families will soon benefit from expanded funding for families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Beginning July 27, 2021, Autism Individualized Funding will be available for children up to age 11. The provincial government first announced the expansion of funding for children between the ages of six and 11 in the 2021-22 Provincial Budget. Children who were 11 on or before March 31, 2021 are eligible to apply for one final payment.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal jury has convicted a wealthy California political donor on charges he injected gay men with methamphetamine in exchange for sex, leading to two deaths and other overdoses. Ed Buck was found guilty of all nine felony counts in federal court, which could lead to a life sentence. The jury deliberated for more than four hours after a two-week trial. article continues below Trending Stories Prosecutors said Buck paid men and provided drugs in return for sex acts.

Canada's Penny Oleksiak swims to take the bronze medal in the women's 200m freestyle final event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn TOKYO — Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. It's Oleksiak's sixth career medal, making her Canada's most decorated summer Olympian.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) celebrates his goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, not shown, during first period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension.

Paul Stastny believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the precipice of something special. The 35-year-old centre knows, though, that he's not the only NHL player who is excited about his team this off-season. article continues below Trending Stories "Everyone thinks they’re one or two pieces away but when you have a goalie like (Connor Hellebuyck) and the offensive firepower and some of the dynamic defencemen, you’re right there," Stastny said on a video call Tuesday.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — At least 13 organizations and one municipality have expressed interest in acquiring two statues of Confederate generals removed from downtown Charlottesville parks, including one monument that was the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017, according to city documents. Museums, battlefields and historical sites in Virginia and beyond expressed interest in the statues of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen.

OTTAWA — Green Leader Annamie Paul says party brass still plan to hold a national convention next month even if a federal election campaign is in full swing, as the list of items distracting attention from an impending fight at the polls continues to mount. "Our federal council decided to hold the AGM on Aug. 21, and that’s going ahead," Paul told reporters Tuesday.

Since Friday, more than 14,000 COVID-19 vaccinations were delivered in the province. With 74 per cent of Saskatchewan residents 12+ with their first dose and 62 per cent fully vaccinated, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is shifting their vaccination focus from mass vaccination to focused outreach, targeting those in the province who are under and unvaccinated. As of Aug.