Saskatchewan News
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and two New Democrat legislature members are denying they conspired to defame a politician who was kicked out of the governing NDP caucus.
They are also asking the courts to throw out a lawsuit brought forward by ousted member Mark Wasyliw.
Wasyliw alleges in a... Read more
The RM of Sherwood’s interim reeve, as of Friday, didn’t expect a 900MW power plant will be built at the Bell AI data centre site.
This week, the RM... Read more
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia woman who married an Islamic State fighter has pleaded guilty to terrorist-related charges in a Vancouver court.
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada confirms that Kimberly Polman pleaded guilty on Thursday to leaving Canada to participate in activities of a... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada signed a joint statement in support of the International Criminal Court after the United States moved to sanction the organization Friday.
Canada joined Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in issuing the statement, which says they strongly... Read more
OTTAWA — The RCMP says a Canadian has been arrested by the FBI in connection with an attack from a criminal hacking group which breached the bureau's jobs portal and obtained sensitive and personal data on nearly all the FBI's employees.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed on Friday the arrest of... Read more
Some École Palliser Heights parents are raising concerns about child care, student routines and access to school supports as voting continues on an alternate calendar that would give students 14 additional Fridays without classes.
A CUPE survey of continuing care assistants points to concerns about staffing, workloads and wages as contract talks continue.
VANCOUVER — Author and former University of B.C. creative writing chair Steven Galloway says there was no prohibition on sexual relationships between students and faculty, and he knows of “numerous instances” of similar relationships in the university’s faculty of arts.
The trial, where the... Read more
With credit for pretrial custody, Jason Halkett has about four and a half years remaining on his sentence.
Conservation officers seeking information about a truck and driver.
Greenall’s Spider-Man-themed home game will support injured captain Hunter Gronick, with shirts featuring artwork he drew himself.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its... Read more
A total of 1,389 students were registered as of Sept. 30, an increase of 12 from the 1,377 from the same date a year earlier.
More than 200 people attended a sold-out Yorkton conference focused on mental health, brain health and practical tools for wellness.
Here are some of the latest developments in the British Columbia election campaign.
DITCHED CANDIDATE 'TRULY SORRY'
A candidate for British Columbia's provincial election, kicked out of the Conservative party over online posts the NDP called racist, says he is "truly sorry."
Victoria-Beacon... Read more
Rockglen Fire/Rescue has raised $31,000 toward new battery-powered jaws of life equipment, with a goal of up to $70,000.
Currently, Health Canada is required to do a mandatory re-evaluation of every registered pesticide every 15 years
A $10 million investment from Unusual Machines Inc, as well as a U.S. investment fund into Draganfly has sparked online chatter including from former M.P. Charlie Angus.
EDMONTON —
An Alberta judge has thrown out a court challenge filed by the Opposition NDP on restricted voter list rules made by the government last month.
Court of King's Bench Justice John Gill says in his decision that the government was within its rights to restrict what private information is... Read more
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or... Read more
OTTAWA — A special House of Commons committee has voted to push forward Bill C-39, a key piece of the Carney government's economic agenda.
Members of Parliament passed a motion today to begin clause-by-clause consideration of the bill in mid-November.
They also agreed to invite Transport Minister... Read more
Changing weather may affect travel plans this holiday weekend.
According to Environment Canada, heavy rain is expected across the north-central portion of Saskatchewan, with up to 60 millimetres forecast.
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DRUMMONDVILLE — Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is asking his team to stay mobilized as the party is set to form a minority government.
He told Parti Québécois members that they should be ready for another election campaign, even if it's not in the short term.
St-Pierre... Read more
OTTAWA — The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled that the federal government's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional.
In a decision issued today, the court said that even though Ottawa modified the law the after the Supreme Court struck down much of it in 2023, the new law still infringes... Read more
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have spent the early part of this week looking in the mirror.
Leanne Tait is known to travel to Saskatoon, the RM of Corman Park, North Battleford, Edmonton, Alta., and Manitoba.
Downtown Regina is marking Oktoberfest with two evenings of German-inspired food, drinks, games and music at The Courts.
The FBI has described the arrest of the alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting, saying James Bryant was calm and "not particularly surprised" when agents turned up at their Bellingham, Wash., apartment on Tuesday.
W. Mike Herrington, special agent in charge of the Seattle... Read more
The Estevan Police Service is also investigating an identity theft complaint.
CALGARY — Calgary's mayor says the province’s decision to overturn some Edmonton housing rules is disturbing attack on local democracy.
Jeromy Farkas says while the order from Premier Danielle Smith's government is not asking Calgary to do the same on this issue, there's nothing stopping the... Read more
Incident is occurring near Milestone at the junction of Highways 39 and 710.
As one of the oldest defencemen on the Saskatoon Blades this season, Isaac Poll hasn’t been able to experience the Western Hockey League quite like he’d hoped.
While his teammates like... Read more
CALGARY — A survey published this week by ATB Cormark suggests more than three quarters of oilpatch companies are convinced the Pacific Link pipeline to British Columbia and the Pathways carbon storage project will go ahead.
But they're much less certain about when shovels will hit the ground.... Read more
An agriculture company was fined $100,000 after pleading guilty to contravening employee safety regulations after a worker was pinched between vehicles in a Saskatoon wash bay.
Assiniboia RCMP Detachment continues to communicate with residents on their activity, as well as important news people should know
Hundreds of people will have a place to enjoy a turkey dinner this Thanksgiving, thanks to weeks of preparation and community support. Organizers expect between 400 and 500 people for a free Thanksgiving meal Friday at Souls Harbour in the Gerri Carroll Hope Centre, though they’re preparing for the... Read more
“This reunion is more than a gathering; it is a celebration of resilience, compassion, and the shared journey we have undertaken as healthcare workers," said Liz Palchewich, organizer.