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Alberta Premier says he won't 'take a lecture' from federal health minister on COVID
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't "take a lecture" from federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu on how to handle COVID-19. Hajdu earlier penned a letter to her Alberta counterpart sayin...
Aug 6, 2021

'This is a significant reconciliation moment': Saskatoon Tribal Council signs $70.8 million funding agreement with federal government
The seven bands that belong to the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have moved one step closer to becoming completely autonomous over their own child and family services.A formal agreement signed Thursd...
Aug 6, 2021

Taxpayers’ ombudsperson investigates CRA targeting of Muslim-led charities
OTTAWA - Taxpayers' ombudsperson Franois Boileau will investigate the concerns of Muslim charities and other charities led by people of colour about being inappropriately targeted for audits. Boileau ...
Aug 6, 2021

Christopher Lake prepares for Western Days this weekend
Residents of northern Saskatchewan can attend a fun, local festival this weekend at Christopher Lake as they host a dance tonight and a parade, and trade show tomorrow.Western Days at Christopher Lake...
Aug 6, 2021

Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed defenceman, and alternate captain, Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of US$9.25 million an...
Aug 6, 2021

Official: Offensive coming against Tigray forces in Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ethiopia's spreading Tigray conflict faces a fresh wave of fighting as an Amhara regional official says Amhara forces will launch an offensive on Saturday against Tigray forces w...
Aug 6, 2021

Northeast Sask. athlete heading to Tokyo for Paralympics
One Saskatchewan athlete heading to Tokyo for the 2021 Paralympics comes from the northeast.Melfort's Julie Kozun's love of volleyball began in Grade 7 when she was playing with her high school team a...
Aug 6, 2021

Multiple arrests following gun incident at Ile a La Crosse
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming three people were arrested in connection to a tense situation Thursday in Ile a La Crosse.Just after 1 p.m., police received a complaint a person in the community had ...
Aug 6, 2021

Frozen mangos recalled over possible Hepatitis A contamination
Saskatchewan residents are being advised to return or throw out certain brands of frozen mangoes available in the province.The recall is due to risk of Hepatitis A contamination in the products.No kno...
Aug 6, 2021

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Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about a 'catastrophic' situation for Saskatchewan ranchers.
Aug 6, 2021

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