First Nations chiefs from Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss proposed legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and infringes on Indigenous rights. “We are not looking for change or amendments to the bill. We want it withdrawn,” Chief Tony Alexis said Wednesday on behalf of Treaty 6. The chiefs are […]
The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate by half a percentage point, bringing it to 4.25 per cent and the highest it’s been since 2008. It’s also signaling it may pause its aggressive rate hike cycle after today. In a news release, the central bank says there’s “growing evidence” that higher interest […]
Its not the heady days of the past, where Scott Moe’s popularity was topping 60 percent, but the premier still enjoys firm support in Saskatchewan. According to “The Angus Reid Group”, Moe has the support of 56 percent of the voters in Saskatchewan. That’s second among all Canadian premiers. Only Quebec’s Francois Legault has a […]
Saskatchewan’s auditor says the province is facing a shortage of health-care workers over the next five years that could lead to more hospital closures and emergency room shutdowns. The Saskatchewan Party government’s current plan to recruit workers isn’t adequate for the 2,000 spots that need to be filled by 2027, Tara Clemett said in her report tabled […]
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held Tuesday to mark the 33rd anniversary of the École Polytechnique mass shooting, one of a handful of tributes planned throughout the day. On Dec. 6, 1989, a man motivated by a hatred of feminists shot and killed 14 female students and injured 13 other people at the Montreal engineering […]
The best curlers in Canada will be sliding into Regina in March of 2024. The Queen City has been awarded the 2024 Brier. This is a huge tournament that has the potential to bring millions of dollars in revenue to local businesses. “Curling and Saskatchewan go hand in hand,” said Katherine Henderson, Chief Executive Officer […]
Snow on the ground, a chill in the air and now a whole bunch of Christmas Lights. Tonight, Regina City Hall will “light the lights” to celebrate Christmas. There will be wagon rides, activities for the kids, hot chocolate and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Scheduled to perform and host activities are: Balfour […]
The Sask Party government is looking to allow people to enjoy a cold “Pil” or a nice red wine in public parks. The government followed up a previous announcement, by introducing the legislation today. It would allow towns and cities to designate outdoor public spaces to allow the consumption of alcohol. The legislation makes other […]
A 42 year old man from Saskatchewan has been arrested in Alberta on drug charges. It all started in Saskatchewan in 2020 when Kurt Miller of Brownlee Saskatchewan was arrested near Biggar, but didn’t show up for his court date. The search for Miller took police to Alberta, where he was eventually found last month […]
He best known as “Bob” on Sesame Street, but for the people of Saskatchewan he was also a long time supporter and host of TeleMiracle. Bob McGrath has died at the age of 90. McGrath was a host on TeleMiracle from its inception, until his retirement in 2015. Premier Scott Moe noted McGrath’s death on […]
