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Home sales stay strong in fall market
Real estate numbers show the benchmark price of homes in Prince Albert increased 4.4 per cent to $258,500 in October, the continuation of a steady increase in home values. Local realtor Jesse Honch wi...
Nov 07, 2024

Cockrill and Harrison take on new responsibilities as Premier appoints cabinet
In the recent provincial election, Premier Scott Moe said people re-elected the Sask Party to ensure a strong economy and a bright future, while others voted for change. On Thursday, he promised his n...
Nov 07, 2024

In the news today: Canada's health-care spending to reach $372 billion in 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI The Canadian Institute f...
Nov 07, 2024

Warrant issued after man fires gun on Big Island Lake Cree Territory
A warrant has been issued for one person after a firearm was discharged at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory. The incident happened on Saturday evening, just after 5:00 p.m., where police ...
Nov 06, 2024

Dispute lands woman in hospital, man in jail
An altercation between a man and a woman on the Big Island Lake Cree Territory ended with the woman taken to hospital and the man behind bars. Pierceland RCMP said they were called ot a home in Big Is...
Nov 06, 2024

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former...
Nov 06, 2024

New 4-H sheep club in Makwa offers hands-on experience in sheep raising
A new 4-H Sheep Club has recently been formed in Makwa for families and young community members to learn about the art of raising sheep."There are several breeders in our club who are willing to work ...
Nov 04, 2024
Are Saskatchewan’s new bear spray laws working?
Disappointed, angered and disgusted is how Saskatoon's Royal Stevens felt after being a victim of a bear spray attack in mid-October.On Oct. 16, Stevens and his father were coming home from a road tri...
Nov 04, 2024

No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union
Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. The Crown corporation says both sides have agreed not to give ...
Nov 03, 2024

Labour market needs drive SaskPoly student growth
A three percent growth in the number of students enrolled at the four SaskPolytechnic campuses in Saskatchewan is being driven by a demand for labour. With a total of 11,849 students, Dr. Larry Rosia,...
Nov 03, 2024