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Opposition roasts government over hip and knee surgery again

Opposition roasts government over hip and knee surgery again

May 8, 2024 | 12:22pm
The opposition New Democrats grilled the government Tuesday over the latest hip and knee replacement numbers, including still-long average wait times compared to the rest of the country. The NDP pointed to national data with numbers showing 44 percent of hip replacements and 31 percent of knee replacements in Saskatchewan hitting wait time benchmarks, according […]
Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

May 8, 2024 | 5:55am
A new opinion poll suggests nearly half of Canadians oppose the pro-Palestinian encampments that have cropped up on some university campuses. Just 31 per cent of people who took the Leger survey last weekend said they support the encampments, while 48 per cent were against the demonstrations. About one in five said they don’t know. […]
Most Canadians to receive emergency alert test today

Most Canadians to receive emergency alert test today

May 8, 2024 | 5:41am
The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today. That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts. The sole exception is Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15. Provincial and territorial emergency management […]
New acts, big names at 2024 Queen City Ex

New acts, big names at 2024 Queen City Ex

May 8, 2024 | 4:56am
Some big names and new features are in store for the 2024 Queen City Ex presented by SaskTel. This year marks 140 years since the fair was started in Regina, and the event running from July 31 to Aug. 4 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Among the highlights planned for this year: […]
Has Moe leaked word that Estevan is getting the province’s SMR?

Has Moe leaked word that Estevan is getting the province’s SMR?

May 7, 2024 | 5:52am
Premier Scott Moe may have let the cat out of the bag on where SaskPower’s small modular reactor project is likely to be located. During his address at the Food Fuel Fertilizer Global Summit held by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, Moe spoke of the opportunities Saskatchewan has to “harness uranium right here at home […]
India’s envoy to Canada scheduled to speak on bilateral ties after RCMP arrests

India’s envoy to Canada scheduled to speak on bilateral ties after RCMP arrests

May 7, 2024 | 4:55am
India’s envoy to Canada is scheduled to speak publicly today for the first time since the RCMP made arrests related to a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma is to address the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on the theme of current and future relations between India […]
Moe talks trade, sustainability at Food Fuel Fertilizer summit

Moe talks trade, sustainability at Food Fuel Fertilizer summit

May 6, 2024 | 3:28pm
 Premier Scott Moe’s message was a familiar one to those attending the Food Fuel Fertilizer Global Summit put on by Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. Moe’s message to the pro-business audience at the Delta Hotel on Monday was one that touted the trade and export efforts of Saskatchewan on the world stage, as he pointed out […]
Audience in Weyburn urged to ‘make a difference’ by volunteering

Audience in Weyburn urged to ‘make a difference’ by volunteering

May 6, 2024 | 8:14am
Making a difference in a community can start even from the smallest of actions, the audience at the “Women of Distinction” gala event were told by guest speaker, Jordan Szczecinski. She was a winner last year of an award, and was asked to give an address to this year’s gathering of award nominees, their families […]