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North Battleford approves cost to repair water treatment plant
The plant required a replacement to the Motor Control Centre (MCC) cabinet and panels.
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Between the Lines: Saskatchewan Roughriders eye deep CFL draft class with No. 9 pick
Today is the day. Seventy-four athletes will hear their names called in the Canadian Football League’s draft.
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City adds fourth representative to Chinook Regional Library Board
City Council met Monday evening and added another voice from Swift Current to the Chinook Regional Library Board.
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Goodon Industries expanding to Redvers
New shop to be hub for overhead door operations.
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Redvers town council holds line on taxes
Water and sewer fees rise due to water treatment plant costs.
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Health foundation launches radiothon to expand local surgical capacity
This year’s primary focus is a total renovation of the endoscopy surgical suite. Currently, the hospital performs approximately 2,500 procedures annually.
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Five Saskatoon concerts to see in May
From country and rock performances to metalcore and Juno-award winners, there's plenty of talent from world-renowned bands and solo artists to see this month in Saskatoon. Read More
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World Day of Prayer service in Canora highlights Nigeria
Stories were shared, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced in Nigeria.
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Corrective to April 19 story about Catherine McKenna’s comments about oil companies
In a story published on April 19, The Canadian Press incorrectly reported that researchers from the University of Ottawa published a study in June 2024 about how the Pathways Alliance of oil companies was misleading the public with its environmental claims. In fact, researchers from University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Rutgers University produced this research.
The Canadian Press
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Lawyer says Alberta premier exploiting loophole with referendum site, wants ad ban
EDMONTON — An Edmonton lawyer is calling on Elections Alberta to close a loophole allowing Premier Danielle Smith's government to advertise in favour of her fall referendum on sweeping immigration reform.
Provincial law prohibits the government from advertising or publishing certain information related to a referendum if the vote is taking place alongside a general or municipal election.
Legislation passed last year saw the same rules be removed for stand-alone referendums similar to what Smith's government has called for October.
Lawyer Avnish Nanda says it's an unfair loophole that's letting the government publish one-sided information in order to a secure a mandate for proposals he's worried will demonize immigrants.
Nanda is calling on Elections Alberta to enforce the same advertising prohibition leading up to the vote, a move he says the agency has the power to do.
The government unveiled a new website for the referendum last week and it says the goal is to provide Albertans with information on what their vote would mean.
At least nine questions will be on the fall ballot, including proposals to charge non-permanent residents a "reasonable fee" for health care and education and instituting a one-year residency requirement for eligibility for some other social programs.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2026.
Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press
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Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn’t need us. It’s all standard operating procedure. The key is whether Mark Carney knows the Art of Dealing with the huckster playbook.
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 unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
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- Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
- Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
- Hospitality Saskatchewan says change to liquor laws could help struggling service industry
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Ontario considering ban of cellphones on school property
TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says he is looking at a social media ban in schools and would like to go further than what Manitoba has planned.
Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age.
He also says he is considering implementing an "outright ban" of cellphones on school properties, with some medical exemptions.
At a press conference today in southwest Ontario, Calandra said most ministers of education across the country are in agreement that it has not been beneficial to allow students to have access to phones and social media in school.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's government recently announced that it plans to ban children from using social media accounts and artificial intelligence chatbots, starting in classrooms.
Federal Culture Minister Marc Miller has said the government is seriously considering a law enforcing age limits on social media use, as Australia has done.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2026.
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
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Local artists highlight protecting the planet in poster contest
Earth Week was the focus of the On the Spot Poster Making Contest held at the Canora Golden Age Centre on April 19.
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Gas prices continue to climb despite gas tax holiday
The national average has increased 1.4 c/L during the last month and stands 37.2 c/L higher than this day one year ago.
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Sarah Mills: Accountability is a word some elected officials seem to be forgetting
From four people walking away from the RM of Sherwood council with little to no explanation to the reaction of some councillors in Regina to the REAL district proposal, we should be demand more accountability.
The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that matter to people in Saskatchewan.
Read more:
- Renderings reveal vision for Regina’s Brandt Centre, other REAL facilities
- Council agenda sheds light on RM of Sherwood resignations
- Minister refuses comment on mass resignations in RM of Sherwood
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Mamma Mia! Shows how performing arts are growing at Carlton
Production runs April 30 to May 2.
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Man pleads guilty to setting fire that caused Ditch 2 inferno in northern Sask.
A La Ronge, Sask., man pleaded guilty to one count of arson for starting a fire that grew to more than 200,000 hectares at the height of last summer's wildfire season.
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Cadets experience the importance of physical fitness
Involving air cadet squadrons from Canora, Kamsack and Preeceville, the Cadets Sports Day promoted "physical fitness, camaraderie and inclusiveness.”
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Estevan minor hockey salutes top youth official
Colby Gress was presented with the award at the Estevan Minor Hockey spring annual meeting April 27.
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RM chooses two locations for base pilot project, walking path extension
Corman Park councillors allocate $300,000 to projects.
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