Author Archives: Syndicated Content

SARM Applauds Approval of Emergency Strychnine Registration
Regina, Saskatchewan – The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is welcoming the federal government’s decision to approve a reduced-scope, time-limited, and controlled e...
Doug Falconer Apr 01, 2026

Gun buyback tally of over 67,000 firearms falls well short of federal estimate
OTTAWA - Public Safety Canada says gun owners reported more than 67,000 banned firearms to the federal government as a first step toward receiving compensation in a buyback program. The tally is about...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Apr 01, 2026

A Wilkie man and North Battleford woman charged for drug possession
WILKIE — The Wilkie RCMP responded to the following calls during the week of March 24 to 30. RCMP received a report of an open residence door. Members received a second report that the door had ...
Wilkie RCMP Apr 01, 2026

Closing grain prices Wednesday, April 1
Below are today's closing net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 245.58 Canola: 662.53 (down 3.00) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils:...
Ryan Young Apr 01, 2026

Victim strikes back, would-be robber flees
SASKATOON — Police are investigating following an attempted robbery in which bear spray was discharged Tuesday night. At around 11:45 p.m. on March 31, police responded to the area of Avenu...
SaskToday Apr 01, 2026

Ottawa commits to spending up to $8 billion on Air Force base in central Labrador
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY - The federal government says it will spend a record-setting $8 billion on defence-related projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, though planning remains in the early stages. Th...
Canadian Press Apr 01, 2026

Quick quotes: The world gets ready for NASA's Artemis II moon launch
OTTAWA - People across the country and around the world are gathering today to watch the launch of Artemis II, which is set to send humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Je...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Apr 01, 2026
Farm life helped shape former Rider lineman Belton Johnson
ESTEVAN — Long before he was winning a Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and protecting quarterbacks in the CFL, Belton Johnson was a farm kid growing up in Mississippi. Johnson was the...
David Willberg Apr 01, 2026

Ottawa's 30-days-or-free policy for issuing passports now in place
OTTAWA - The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect today. If it takes more than 30 business days to process an application, applicants will get a full re...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Apr 01, 2026

First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' demonstrator
OTTAWA - Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community....
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Apr 01, 2026
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