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The plant required a replacement to the Motor Control Centre (MCC) cabinet and panels.

Today is the day. Seventy-four athletes will hear their names called in the Canadian Football League’s draft.

City Council met Monday evening and added another voice from Swift Current to the Chinook Regional Library Board.

New shop to be hub for overhead door operations.

Water and sewer fees rise due to water treatment plant costs.

This year’s primary focus is a total renovation of the endoscopy surgical suite. Currently, the hospital performs approximately 2,500 procedures annually.

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

Stories were shared, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced in Nigeria.

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

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

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. Read more:

• 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

Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood: Mon., April 27: The City of Regina is using some interesting math to justify why it should sell a big chunk of its exhibition association property to a private buyer. Murray Wood wonders, what’s the big rush? Fri., April 24: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes the winter that just won’t end and stores that ignore warranties. Thurs., April 23: Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is whether or not time will be on his side going forward. Wed., April 22: Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st century belongs to Saskatchewan. Tues., April 21: Murray Wood says the debate about whether Saskatchewan should change it’s clocks like other provinces is being replaced with a new one: Will other provinces stop changing their clocks and be in synch with us?

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

Earth Week was the focus of the On the Spot Poster Making Contest held at the Canora Golden Age Centre on April 19.

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.

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

Listen to more commentary from Sarah Mills: Mon., April 27: Like most negotiations, Canada and the U.S. are laying their cards on the table publicly, but Sarah Mills says in Canada’s case, there’s a little bit of spin mixed in as well. Fri., April 24: After months of waiting and wading through FIFA’s Kafkaesque ticket-buying process, Sarah Mills finally has tickets to see England in the World Cup, thanks to help from a colleague. Thurs., April 23: Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obesity, so will governments start passing laws to say what people can eat and drink? Wed., April 22: Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heartwarming, bring-a-smile-to-your-face story that we need in this world. Tues., April 21: A soon-to-be learner driver in Sarah Mills’ house is making her pause and think about some of the bad habits drivers display on the roads, and what they are being taught.

Production runs April 30 to May 2.

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.

Involving air cadet squadrons from Canora, Kamsack and Preeceville, the Cadets Sports Day promoted "physical fitness, camaraderie and inclusiveness.”

Colby Gress was presented with the award at the Estevan Minor Hockey spring annual meeting April 27.

Corman Park councillors allocate $300,000 to projects.