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Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2009 | 2:21 PM ET

Remains of former Moose Jaw YWCA demolished after fire
: The remains of the former YWCA building in Moose Jaw have been demolished. more »; Related: Spectacular fire rips through Moose Jaw building

Dwindling caribou numbers prompt call for changes to hunting practices: A caribou management board is recommending changes to hunting practices to address a dramatic decline in the numbers of the animals. more »
Saskatchewan's provincial parks dry again for first long weekend of summer: The provincial government has once again instituted a policy of banning alcohol in Saskatchewan parks during the Victoria Day long weekend. more »

RCMP investigate Saskatchewan killing: Police say the body of a 30-year-old man was found outside a home on the Clearwater River Dene Nation early Saturday morning. more »
Man found injured on street corner dies in hospital: The Regina Police Service is investigating the death of a man found lying on a street in Regina on Friday night. more »
Officials blame computer glitch for restaurant inspection problems: Saskatchewan's public health officials say a problem with the computer program they use to track restaurant inspections is to blame for the lack of follow-up visits to problem restaurants. more »
Extra cleaning ordered after swine flu confirmed in Regina school: The Regina public school system will be doing some extra cleaning after four cases of swine flu were found at one school. more »
Cabinet shuffle coming, Wall says: There will be new faces around Saskatchewan's cabinet table before the summer begins, Premier Brad Wall says. more »
Spectacular fire rips through Moose Jaw building: A massive heritage building has been destroyed by fire in downtown Moose Jaw. more »
Opponents call for police probe into NDP membership controversy: Fallout from a membership recruitment controversy continued to dog provincial NDP members Friday, as leadership candidates entered the second to last weekend of campaigning prior to the party's June 6 convention. more »

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Offshore flights resume for first time since March helicopter crash: A helicopter flight carrying Newfoundland offshore oil workers departed Monday morning for the first time since a chopper crash killed 17 people two months ago.
As swine flu wanes, Canada lifts travel advisory for Mexico: Canada has lifted a travel advisory for Mexico because swine flu is starting to wane for the season, the country's chief public health officer said Monday.
Foul play suspected in Carleton Place deaths: Ontario police say they believe foul play was involved in the deaths of a woman and her infant daughter.

Israel ready for peace talks with Palestinians: Netanyahu: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he is ready to resume peace talks with the Palestinians.
Tamil Tiger leader killed, insurgency crushed: officials: The Sri Lanka government declared Monday it had crushed the final resistance of the Tamil Tigers, killing rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and ending his 25-year quest for an independent homeland for minority Tamils.
Astronauts finish work on the inside of Hubble telescope: After five amazing days, spacewalking astronauts finished repair work on the Hubble Space Telescope on Monday and shut the doors to the treasured observatory, which will never be touched by human hands again.

WHO chief holds swine flu pandemic alert level steady: China, Britain, Japan and other countries urged the World Health Organization on Monday to be very cautious about declaring the arrival of a swine flu pandemic, fearing that a premature announcement could cause worldwide panic and confusion.
As swine flu wanes, Canada lifts travel advisory for Mexico: Canada has lifted a travel advisory for Mexico because swine flu is starting to wane for the season, the country's chief public health officer said Monday.
Postponing retirement may delay dementia: study: Working a few years beyond retirement could help stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to a new British study published Monday.

U.S. Supreme Court will review Black's fraud conviction: Former media tycoon Conrad Black will have the chance to appeal his fraud conviction before the U.S. Supreme Court.
London train station holds Twitter haiku contest: Commuters jetting through London's King Cross and St. Pancras train station will have the opportunity this week to participate in what organizers are calling the world's first interactive Twitter poetry competition.
Clothing company settles with Woody Allen for $5M: Woody Allen's spokeswoman says American Apparel has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5 million US. The director had sued the Los Angeles-based clothing manufacturer over its advertising.

Astronauts finish work on the inside of Hubble telescope: After five amazing days, spacewalking astronauts finished repair work on the Hubble Space Telescope on Monday and shut the doors to the treasured observatory, which will never be touched by human hands again.
Facebook locks out users with weird names in effort to purge fakes: Alicia Istanbul woke up one recent Wednesday to find herself locked out of the Facebook account she had opened in 2007, after the social networking site suddenly deemed it fake.
London train station holds Twitter haiku contest: Commuters jetting through London's King Cross and St. Pancras train station will have the opportunity this week to participate in what organizers are calling the world's first interactive Twitter poetry competition.

U.S. Supreme Court will review Black's fraud conviction: Former media tycoon Conrad Black will have the chance to appeal his fraud conviction before the U.S. Supreme Court.
GM, union resume negotiations: General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers union continued their talks Monday in an effort to meet conditions that would qualify the company for government aid.
World stocks slip on earnings woes: World stock markets were mostly lower Monday as weak company earnings in Asia dented investors' hopes for a global economic recovery, although India's index vaulted 17 per cent after investors saw election results as paving the way for economic reforms.

LCBO fires 10 workers for lifting Air Miles: The Ontario liquor board has fired at least 10 workers in the last year for scooping up Air Miles meant for customers.
As swine flu wanes, Canada lifts travel advisory for Mexico: Canada has lifted a travel advisory for Mexico because swine flu is starting to wane for the season, the country's chief public health officer said Monday.
Tobacco store owner gearing up for another legal fight: A tobacco seller in Kentville, N.S., is gearing up for another legal fight with the provincial government over its law on displaying tobacco products.

Jays hold off late rally to sweep White Sox: The Toronto Blue Jays survived a late Chicago White Sox rally to close off a four-game sweep Monday afternoon at the Rogers Centre with a 3-2 win.
Phoenix sports fans differ on Coyotes' future: It's a blistering 107 degrees outside (for us Canadians that's nearly 42 C). Phoenix sports fans seek shelter from the heat in a downtown sports bar called "Cooperstown."
Roy denies he was offered Avalanche head coach position: Patrick Roy is denying reports he has been offered the head coaching job with the Colorado Avalanche.