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U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new report from the United Nations' climate agency shows the oil and gas sector "cannot do business as usual." The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli...
Apr 04, 2022
Increased carbon tax pushes up prices at the pump
The federal carbon tax increased to $50 per tonne Friday, and that pushed up the price of gas in Saskatchewan.Roger McKnight, a petroleum analyst with En-Pro International, said the carbon tax now rep...
Apr 04, 2022
Warmer temperatures on hold thanks to snow with more to come
Spring may have officially arrived as of late-March in Saskatchewan, but the boost in temperature that comes with it has taken a little extra time to arrive in Prince Albert. According to Environment ...
Apr 04, 2022
New COVID-19 vaccine policy for federal workers expected Wednesday.
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to update its policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for its workers on Wednesday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada has already filed a grievance agains...
Apr 04, 2022
SaskPower forced to pause installation of smart meters
SaskPower has temporarily pulled the plug on its mass installation of smart meters across Saskatchewan.In a media release Monday, the Crown corporation said the program had been put on hold due to a s...
Apr 04, 2022
Stop blaming and bring solutions: city councillor on crime in P.A.
One city councillor is tired of online comments and blame being spread about Prince Albert's growing problem with violent crime.Blake Edwards said its time for everyone to start thinking about how to ...
Apr 04, 2022
Peter Nygard's Montreal criminal case on sex assault charge put off until May 25
MONTREAL - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sexual assault and forcible confinement case in Quebec will return to a Montreal courtroom at the end of May. Nygard's presence was not required today ...
Apr 04, 2022
Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento County coroner has identified the six people who were killed in the weekend mass shooting in California's capital city. Twelve people were wounded and authorit...
Apr 04, 2022
Universities eye federal budget for research cash as competition for talent heats up
OTTAWA - Post-secondary schools and students say the Liberals should make a down payment in the post-pandemic economy by boosting research spending in the federal budget coming this week.Finance Minis...
Apr 04, 2022
S.H.A.R.E.'s Roast and Toast - Richard Ahenakew
S.H.A.R.E.'s Roast and Toast will be Saturday, May 7th at Plaza 88.Look forward to a great night that supports an amazing organization in our city. See the poster for details.
Apr 04, 2022
