Category Archives: News

Cheveldayoff says NDP trying to score political points on Sask Poly cuts issue
REGINA - Minister of Advanced Education Ken Cheveldayoff was having none of the recent NDP criticism regarding the rounds layoffs at Sask Polytechnic. The latest criticism from the Opposition o...
John Cairns Oct 28, 2025

Business owners cite communication issues as Dewdney project nears end
REGINA - As the Dewdney Avenue Corridor Revitalization Project is near completion, some business owners have been unhappy with the city's communication. The Dewdney revitalization project began last A...
Martin Oldhues Oct 28, 2025 The city is conducting proactive parking strategies for developing projects like the Dewdney Avenue Corridor Revitalization Project. Courtesy City of Regina

City of Regina appoints new integrity commissioner
REGINA - Patricia Farnese has been named the new integrity commissioner for the City of Regina. Per a media release, Farnese will take over the role come Jan. 1, 2026. "Public trust in government is b...
Martin Oldhues Oct 28, 2025 The City of Regina's new integrity commissioner has over 20 years of experience in law, including roles at the City of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan. Courtesy of the University of Saskatchwan

Alberta teachers say fight just begun but will follow the law in back-to-work bill
EDMONTON - The union for Alberta's teachers says the province using the Charter's notwithstanding clause to end their strike is a gross abuse of power -- but says it will follow the law. The Alberta T...
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press Oct 28, 2025

Alberta government passes bill to use notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's caucus worked into the wee hours of Tuesday morning to curtail debate and speedily pass a bill using the Charter's notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking t...
Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press Oct 28, 2025

Prime Minister Carney's visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Singapore on Tuesday, as his first official visit to Asia enters its second leg. Carney has been pitching Canada as a reliable trading partner for S...
Sarah Ritchie and Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Oct 28, 2025

Alberta uses Charter's notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's government introduced a bill Monday using the Charter's notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking teachers back to work to end the largest walkout in Alberta ...
Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Historic Saskatchewan town of Duck Lake sees pushback over corporate renaming plan
DUCK LAKE - The Saskatchewan town of Duck Lake is older than the province and situated near a historic battle site. It got its name from the birds that migrate through the area. But now, the town's ma...
Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Health Canada authorizes long-awaited drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Lecanemab is the first medication approved in Canada that targets the buildup of amyloid plaque in t...
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Man's vehicle shot in attempted armed robbery
SASKATOON - Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) are investigating an attempted armed robbery in which a man was threatened with a firearm and his vehicle window shot. At approximately 9:10 p.m., Oct. 26, p...
SaskToday staff Oct 27, 2025
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