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Swimming hole shuttered: Sikome Lake to remain dry all summer

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Published: June 22, 2021 at 10:49AM EDT

The Sikome Aquatic Facility, commonly known as Sikome Lake, in Fish Creek Provincial Park in southeast Calgary. (file)

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Ottawa announces nearly $6M for housing units for children in care in Halifax

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew wants word ban lifted in legislature

Granite Curling Club ending lease with city this summer

Granite Curling Club ending lease with city this summer

Regina German Club fundraising for major repairs following roof leak

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Regina city council has approved REAL’s sale to Brandt: now what?

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Saskatoon pilot project to remove most Sutherland parking pay stations

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Former CEO charged with fraud in connection with northern Ont. gold mine

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‘Cybersecurity incident’ impacted universities across Canada

‘Cybersecurity incident’ impacted universities across Canada

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Canadian unable to visit dying brother due to U.K. passport issue

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White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

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