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Canada-U.S. deal on migration will limit safe options for asylum seekers: advocates
WASHINGTON - Immigration advocates say they are disappointed that Canada and the U.S. have agreed to restrict the flow of asylum seekers across their shared border. The deal to be announced today is d...
Mar 24, 2023

Pope Francis' tour came with a minimum $55-milliion price tag for Ottawa
A family member of residential school survivors says the minimum $55-million price tag for Pope' visit to Canada last year feels like another slap in the face for Indigenous people. "Think of all the ...
Mar 23, 2023

Turning Point Youth Centre plans live music concert fundraiser
The Turning Point Youth Centre in Meadow Lake is getting geared up to host its third annual Turn Fest event on Saturday, April 1. The show will include live music from: The Broken Lips, T.M.M.E, and s...
Mar 22, 2023

Saskatchewan’s ’23-24 budget sees $1B surplus, health care top priority
The numbers in the new budget are looking pretty rosy for the Government of Saskatchewan, and one doesn't have to be wearing glasses of the same colour to see why.The province is expecting a $1-billio...
Mar 22, 2023

Fog advisory issued for Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Meadow Lake
Environment Canada issued a fog advisory Wednesday morning for areas around Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Meadow Lake.The weather agency said dense fog is occurring in these areas, reducing visibilitie...
Mar 22, 2023

Sask. sisters win at First Nations Spelling Bee, qualify for National Championship
Two sisters will be representing Saskatchewan at the Spelling Bee National Championships.The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee was held in Saskatoon last week with over 150 students from 21 diff...
Mar 21, 2023

Saskatchewan energy source to start powering Ukraine soon
Saskatchewan uranium is about to become the source keeping lights on in Ukraine.Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel spent last weekend in London to meet with representatives of Ukraine's state energy ...
Mar 21, 2023

Warm Up Centre in Meadow Lake sees good response
The temporary overnight Warm Up Centre in Meadow Lake has been helping those in need stay out of the cold this winter. The venue is found at the Door of Hope drop in centre facility.On average between...
Mar 20, 2023

Library workers seeing rise in violent incidents according to survey
Are libraries in Saskatchewan safe places for employees and patrons? A new survey is turning the page on that question with alarming data.The results of the survey, conducted last year, were released ...
Mar 20, 2023

Colder than normal temperatures to start spring across Saskatchewan
Spring is officially here, but it may take some time before we start to feel like we can truly say goodbye to winter.The temperatures for most communities in central and northern Saskatchewan will hov...
Mar 20, 2023