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New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session — one that doesn't include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the next election.

The three-day caucus retreat kicking off Tuesday comes less than a week after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals. 

It's also taking place in one of the two cities where the NDP is hoping to win a byelection on Sept. 16. 

The family of a 15-year-old girl who was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school has asked people to wear purple Tuesday when classes resume. 

“It is her favourite colour,” the girl’s grandmother said in an interview.  

“It’s going to be a very long recovery, and we’ve put it out there just to let her know that people are thinking of her and praying for her.”

Students are to return to Evan Hardy Collegiate on Tuesday, where last week a witness said the girl had liquid from a black canister poured onto her head which was then lit on fire. 

One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.

"Stay strong, live free, spread love — not war," Anthony Olienick, reading from a prepared statement, told a Court of King’s Bench judge before sentencing.

“I've gained a stronger understanding into what divine destiny awaits me," he added.

High school football action got underway last week around the region 

Here are the final scores from Week 1 
 

Thursday, September 5 

Wakaw 44-30 Hague 
 

Friday, September 6 

Humboldt 51-12 Kindersley  

It doesn’t count in the standings, but the Humboldt Broncos started off the preseason on a strong note, picking up a pair of decisive wins over the Kindersley Klippers. 

On Friday night, the Broncos emerged with a 7-3 road victory in Kindersley.  

Gabriel Filion led Green and Gold with two goals and added an assist. Karson Kerbes, Aiden Bruce, Kyle Benoche, Ryder Knutson and Josh Sale also scored. 

Take a step back in time to experience the wonder of old-world artistry. 

The Humboldt and District Museum is hosting a Heritage Skills Revival Demonstration of Wool Spinning with Patricia Clarke.  

The event takes place at the Museum of Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 am to noon.  

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-7-1) find themselves on the edge of the playoff picture with their winless skid falling to seven games following a 26-21 defeat to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-6) on Saturday.  

Six of the last seven games for the Roughriders have been decided by five points or less.  

Wild weather buffs got a treat on Saturday with a special screening of the summer blockbuster Twisters, along with a video presentation and talk by real life Tornado Hunter, Greg Johnson. Johnson made appearances at both the 2 pm and 7 pm screenings at Reel Attractions. 

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his sexual assault convictions in Toronto.

His time behind bars will work out to 6.7 years after accounting for credit he received for time already spent in custody.

Nygard’s lawyer had argued for a six-year sentence, citing the 83-year-old’s age and poor health, while the Crown sought a sentence of 15 years.

Nygard was convicted of four counts of sexual assault last November but acquitted of a fifth count as well as one of forcible confinement.