CBC News Online - Saskatchewan Digest - 2015-02-09

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Canadian newcomers see children take on a big family role Mon, 9 Feb 2015 19:30:00 EST Seventeen-year-old Rachael Kaseke has picked up English quickly, despite moving to Canada just eight months ago. It's been a lifeline for her and her family. Among five sisters and three brothers, Rachael has become the official translator. Read More Saskatchewan students react to on-campus sex assault stats Mon, 9 Feb 2015 18:31:22 EST The University of Regina's Women's Centre director says the statistics don't always reflect reality in on-campus sex assaults. Read More Bernard Valcourt, Kellie Leitch to attend roundtable on murdered, missing aboriginal women Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:00:11 EST Federal ministers Kellie Leitch and Bernard Valcourt will attend a national roundtable later this month to discuss the issue of murdered and missing aboriginal women, the government confirmed today, despite its refusal to heed growing calls for a national inquiry. Read More Appeals dismissed for Regina child killer Jason Will Mon, 9 Feb 2015 06:30:00 EST Saskatchewan's highest court has dismissed three appeals in the case of a Regina man serving a seven-year prison term for smothering a toddler. Read More Families of autistic kids excited for 'sensory friendly' movies Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:02:30 EST Cineplex Entertainment is launching a special screening program for people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Read More More Headlines Domestic abuse group calls for Fifty Shades of Grey movie boycott Peace groups gathering today at Saskatchewan Legislature Regina launches website directed at welcoming immigrants Roughriders sign Tristan Jackson ahead of free agency Saskatoon firefighters rescue man at water treatment plant Cabinet wage freeze has consequences for Sask. city officials Singer Ed Sheeran to play 2 dates in Saskatchewan Regina gasoline prices continue to see-saw Graham DeLaet trolls Toronto Maple Leafs fans Latimer reacts to doctor-assisted suicide ruling