Saskatchewan News
In case you missed it, here’s a look back at some highlights from the 620 CKRM Gala “100 Years in One Night.”
Business and economic commentator Paul Martin's take on how Saskatchewan’s job openings keep piling up.
Saskatoon residents living near an encampment at 20th Street and Avenue K have different perspectives on what should happen to the people living in tents... Read more
Kamsack council discusses property auctions, a potential land transfer and new granite benches at Riverview Cemetery.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a $500 million investment in the Port of Vancouver by Canpotex will allow more of the province’s potash to reach markets around the world.
Moe attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Neptune Bulk Terminals on Friday, signalling the start of the expansion project,... Read more
Canpotex, a Saskatchewan-based potash exporter, is spending $500-million to help fund the refurbishment and replacement of equipment at a Port of Vancouver shipping terminal.
A Calgary man charged following a Yorkton drug trafficking investigation has had his case adjourned to Oct. 6.
Indigenous speakers and performers will lead a public gathering at the D.V. Currie VC Armoury on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as Moose Jaw marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition NDP is challenging the legality of new government rules that severely restrict the amount of voter information elections officials can share with political parties.
In a court application filed Thursday in Edmonton, the NDP argue the new policy undermines the purpose... Read more
It’s a bad weekend to be a crow in a small Saskatchewan town.
The annual Lumsden Scarecrow Festival is presenting wacky and wonderful bird-scarers to front yards on Saturday.... Read more
Nearly two decades after Steve Small retired, staff say his student-centred vision continues to shape Swift Current’s Maverick School.
The Elecs football team is using their Sept. 26 game against Balgonie to raise funds for Hunter Gronick.
OTTAWA — Canadian members of Parliament are split on whether — and how — artificial intelligence should be used by lawmakers.
The Economist reported this week that as much as 20 per cent of what's said on the floor of the House of Commons was flagged as AI-generated by the AI detector tool Pangram... Read more
Standing outside Prince Albert Provincial Court and surrounded by supporters, Danica Moore expressed feelings of relief and sadness over news that a 14-year-old has been charged with the murder of her daughter.
The youth, who appeared in court for the first time on the charge on Friday, said... Read more
OTTAWA — While Canada has kept silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says that should not be interpreted as a lack of solidarity with oppressed people.
The Carney government did not join Germany, France and other countries last week in condemning Ankara... Read more
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform in the latest legal setback against the social media giant that has already cost it billions of dollars.
The jury found over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law and it... Read more
A fiery tableau of oranges and reds isn’t uncommon in Saskatchewan near dusk, but on Thursday evening on a farm near Yellow Grass, the fiery colours were a little too real.
Dana Quigley said a fire engulfed a grain cart and tractor on her farm as they were in the middle of harvest.
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VICTORIA — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says his government would introduce a new tax on unsold condominiums and hike the existing speculation and vacancy tax to improve housing affordability if his party is re-elected on Oct. 24.
At a campaign stop in Burnaby, B.C., with a condo complex... Read more
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.
Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.”
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Seventeen teams entered the tournament Sept. 18 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course.
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says his wife received a threatening message on her social media account, as part of ongoing harassment targeting his family.
Sim, who is running for re-election on Oct. 17, says in a video that he and wife Teena Sim had planned to film the video together on... Read more
Drivers in the Queen City may need to take a detour or two in the days ahead, with a number of road restrictions taking effect over the weekend and on Monday.
Lewvan Drive will see traffic restrictions near First Avenue North and 13th Avenue on Saturday, the city said. The restrictions along the... Read more
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey ’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after the governor demanded he step down... Read more
Trade Dispute: Impact on the Prairies
Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels season opens Sept. 27 and fans are ready for another action-packed season
OTTAWA — Canada's competition bureau will move next week to begin gathering information on retail grocery pricing policies.
The agency is tasked with protecting and promoting competition for the benefit for Canadian consumers and businesses.
In June, the bureau launched an investigation of... Read more
Bell Canada is addressing questions about its massive AI data centre project south of Regina as the company moves ahead with plans to significantly expand the development.
Bell and the Government of Saskatchewan announced earlier this month that the project could grow from its initial 300 megawatts... Read more
Every road trip with the Saskatchewan Roughriders comes with its own unique traditions and experiences. In Vancouver, one of those traditions involves a visit to an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant.
Elks raised $5,400 to support hospital chemotherapy services.
CALGARY — A Calgary man accused of posting an online threat to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected back in court next week with a possible deal on the table to resolve the matter.
The lawyer for Jamie Dacosta has told court that he received an email from the federal prosecutor and they were... Read more
CHARLOTTETOWN — Drivers on Prince Edward Island are getting a break on fuel taxes until early next year.
Premier Rob Lantz announced today that the government is suspending the provincial fuel tax until the end of January.
It will remove 8.47 cents from the price of a litre of gasoline and 14.15... Read more
Cons. Mostowich and PSD Ares earned third place in the compound search competition. Const. Brown and PSD Pando also earned recognition during the trials.
After many years co-hosting the C95 morning show, Rob Suski is retiring.
Suski, along with his long-time co-host Shauna Foster, has been a big part of Saskatoon’s mornings for 26 years, but his impact on the city extends far beyond the radio show. Suski has long... Read more
CALGARY — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says it would be shocking to the average American to see the United States invade Canada.
Dunleavy made his remarks in an onstage discussion at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., days after Prime Minister Mark Carney told the New York Times that his... Read more
With diesel prices nearly doubling from a year ago, during the peak of harvest, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is urging Saskatchewan producers to take a fresh look at AgriStability before the extended enrollment dead
Police responded to 481 calls in a downtown Moose Jaw study area from December through May, up from 180 during the same six months a year earlier, Chief Robert Davis told city council Sept. 22.
Police in Regina handed out 281 tickets and 193 warnings during a traffic enforcement blitz this week.
Between Tuesday and Wednesday, police from multiple agencies descended on the Queen City for the annual Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.
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Industry representatives say the immediate impacts may be limited, but potential longer-term costs remain a concern.