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Sask. Finance minister finds ‘interesting’ things in federal spring economic update
On Tuesday, the federal government gave its spring economic update and Saskatchewan's finance minister said it included some interesting things."Pleased to see contribution rates on CPP (lowered), I t...
Apr 30, 2026 Sask. Finance Minister Jim Reiter says the key part of the spring update announcement this week is the sovereign wealth fund, but he echoed the premier’s comments calling for regulatory changes as well. Apr. 29, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Meadow Lake area experiencing 100 year flood: WSA
A rare flooding event is unfolding in the RM of Meadow Lake, with officials saying the runoff levels are consistent with a so-called "100-year flood."That's according to an update from the Saskatchewa...
Apr 29, 2026 A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the RM of Meadow Lake area. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Online lab booking launches in Meadow Lake, Lloydminster
Online lab appointment booking is now available in Meadow Lake and Lloydminster, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says.In a news release issued Wednesday, the health authority said its online P...
Apr 29, 2026 A photo of medical lab reagents in a hospital laboratory. (Image Credit: ID 1534165 © Andrey Malov | Dreamstime.com)
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty over the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs could push the ...
Apr 29, 2026 People make their way past the Bank of Canada building in downtown Ottawa on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Meadow Lake's only food bank floods again, intensifying push for new building
As flooding affects parts of the Meadow Lake region, staff at the city's only food bank say water inside their building is a recurring problem.Water entered the Door of Hope facility Tuesday, where st...
Apr 28, 2026 City crews work outside the Door of Hope in Meadow Lake to help drain water from the building following flooding. (Image Credit: Door of Hope/ Facebook)
Meadow Lake region faces renewed flood risk as temperatures rise
Residents in and around Meadow Lake are being warned of a renewed flood risk as warmer temperatures are expected to accelerate snowmelt later this week.In a notice issued Tuesday, the RM of Meadow Lak...
Apr 28, 2026 A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake last week. (Image Credit: Rachelle Jenson)
Survey says: Sask. parents to be polled about kids on social media
Premier Scott Moe and the Sask. Party government would like to know what parents in Saskatchewan think of a social media ban for children.On Monday, Moe said his government would send out surveys in a...
Apr 28, 2026 Premier Scott Moe says his government is looking to find out parents’ and families’ opinions about bans for kids and teens on social media. April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada's 1st sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country's first national sovereign wealth fund on Monday, pitching the new agency as a way for Canadians to invest in nation-building projects.Carney said the ...
Apr 27, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during an event in Ottawa on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Some highways still affected by late season snowstorm
Most major highways in Saskatchewan were open for travel on Saturday morning, as people in southern and central parts of the province had to pull out snow blowers and shovels after snow and icy weathe...
Apr 25, 2026 Some roads and highways around the province are still listed as travel not recommended on Saturday as the tail-end of a late snowstorm rolls through the prairies. Here, drivers are seen braving snowy conditions a day earlier in Prince Albert as the snow didn't stop falling on April 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that...
Apr 24, 2026 A photo showing the current conditions residents in Black Lake and Points North Landing, about 355 kilometres northeast of La Ronge were facing on Friday afternoon. (Image Credit: Submitted)