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Carbon tax not factored into provincial spending
Careful accounting, estimations and projections go into the creation of the provincial budget every year - but this year that didn't include the carbon tax."Each and every budget, each and every year ...
Apr 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer delivers mid-year financial report at the Saskatchewan Legislature Nov. 29, 2017. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
'It still knocks you down:' First responders reflect on Humboldt Broncos crash
When Brian Starkell drives a particular stretch of highway in Saskatchewan, his stomach drops as he approaches the intersection that changed so many lives.The Nipawin fire chief says he still has flas...
Apr 01, 2019
Young child dies after being struck by vehicle outside Art Hauser Centre
The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed they are investigating the death of an infant girl, struck by a vehicle Sunday night in the Art Hauser Centre parking lot.According to a news release fro...
Apr 01, 2019 A thick line of yellow police tape surrounds the Art Hauser Centre parking lot. (Brady Bateman/ paNOW Staff)
Rare disease causes difficult-to-diagnose rash
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was diagnosed with lymphomatoid papulosis. It's not a bad case, but it's enough to make me worry. I know it's rare for this to turn into cancer, but there is always a chanc...
Apr 01, 2019
Saskatchewan to see federal carbon tax kick in today
The federal government's carbon tax takes effect on Monday in Saskatchewan.People will notice an immediate impact at gas pumps, where gas prices will go up 4.4 cents per litre."That means that everyth...
Apr 01, 2019 Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale takes a tour of a STARS Air Ambulance helicopter following a federal funding announcement on March 28, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Poilievre promises to filibuster budget to force more SNC-Lavalin testimony
OTTAWA - Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre says he'll filibuster the government's budget until the Liberals agree to further investigation of the SNC-Lavalin affair. As the Official Opposit...
Apr 01, 2019
Solving the protein puzzle
Lately, the world seems obsessed with protein in the diet: protein waters and beverages, the protein-heavy paleo, keto and Atkins diets, and protein-boosted packaged foods from pancake mix to chips. B...
Apr 01, 2019
R. Kelly lawyer: Michael Avenatti charges raise questions
CHICAGO - A lawyer for R&B singer R. Kelly says charges in New York accusing attorney Michael Avenatti of trying to shake down Nike raise questions about his role in helping Chicago prosecutors br...
Apr 01, 2019
China says 30 killed fighting mountain forest fire
BEIJING - A fire high in the mountains of western China's Sichuan province has killed 30 firefighters and others, the government said Monday. The deaths occurred after a change of wind Sunday as the f...
Apr 01, 2019
Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there's no reason to believe Canadians will recoup the cost of the federal carbon tax that takes effect today. Ford, whose government is fighting the tax in co...
Apr 01, 2019
