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MGBHLM First Nation sees return of bison
It was a joyous occasion for the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) community Monday when a thundering herd of bison were released on the First Nation's lands, off Highway 4 South. The c...
Feb 21, 2023

New methods find methane emissions underestimated
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to the government.The rese...
Feb 21, 2023

Tennis Canada head Downey announces retirement after Grand Slam, Davis Cup success
TORONTO - Tennis Canada president and chief executive officer Michael Downey announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the year. Canadian tennis players have enjoyed considerable success during D...
Feb 21, 2023

Liquor permit auctions half over, government raking in millions
The auction of liquor store permits is proving to be a cash cow for the Saskatchewan government.The first three auctions with a total of 17 permits netted more than $18 million for the province.The pe...
Feb 21, 2023

Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - President Joe Biden, returning on Tuesday to the Polish castle where he spoke shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, said the war had hardened Western resolve t...
Feb 21, 2023

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruises to win over Canada's Leylah Fernandez in Dubai
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates - World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Canada's Leylah Fernandez in second-round action Tuesday at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Fernandez, from La...
Feb 21, 2023

Montreal Alouettes sign veteran Canadians Vincent Desjardins, Jake Harty to deals
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and receiver Jake Harty to one-year deals Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. The six-foot-one, 275-pound Desjardins had ...
Feb 21, 2023

Saskatchewan methane emissions almost four times more than reported: research
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government.The research...
Feb 21, 2023

Cold temperatures hitting most communities north of Saskatoon
Northern Saskatchewan and parts of central Saskatchewan are under an extreme cold warning.The polar vortex, which is a large area of low pressure and cold air around the north pole, is expanding which...
Feb 21, 2023

Parliamentary committee looks to expand its study on foreign election interference
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is set to decide whether or not it will expand its current study on foreign election interference to include more details about the 2021 federal election. The meetin...
Feb 21, 2023