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WSA issues reminder of ice thickness safety this winter
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding everyone to ensure the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on it. "Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness, and its strength can vary ...
Nov 29, 2024

Extreme cold grips central Saskatchewan, but relief is on the horizon
Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long.Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of ce...
Nov 29, 2024

'A second chance': Meadow Lake shelter to launch program helping ex-offenders
Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. plans to become a hub for helping people with criminal records get a second chance in society."It's pointless to go to rehab; it's pointless to try to be ...
Nov 28, 2024

Canada's grain, nuclear sectors closely watching Trump tariff proposal
Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last nig...
Nov 27, 2024

Hit the trails: new warmup shelter ready to welcome ML snowmobile enthusiasts
As the first breaths of winter come blowing into Saskatchewan, snowmobiling enthusiasts are preparing for another season. In Meadow Lake, that means the celebration of a new warming hut being finished...
Nov 26, 2024
‘Very serious conversation’: Moe says Trump’s tariffs would have huge impact
A possible 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from Canada to the U.S. had lawmakers scrambling on Tuesday.Premier Scott Moe said such a tariff would have a huge impact on Saskatchewan, explaining ...
Nov 26, 2024
Trudeau calls meeting with premiers to take ‘Team Canada’ approach to tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll call a meeting with premiers to take a 'Team Canada' response to Donald Trump's threat of imposing hefty tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports.Speak...
Nov 26, 2024

STF encouraged by Throne Speech ‘first steps’ on education
The STF said it is pleased with promises made in today's Speech from the Throne that would see expanded help for the province's educators.The government has promised two key things, increased support ...
Nov 25, 2024

Throne speech focuses on new beginnings in much-changed Legislature
If the throne speech that kicked off the 30th Saskatchewan Legislature is anything to go by, Premier Scott Moe heard loud and clear that while some residents are happy with the government's recent per...
Nov 25, 2024

North West College leads Sask. with program to address campus sexual violence
North West College (NWC) has become the first post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan to introduce a proactive online program addressing campus sexual violence.The launch is in partnership with REE...
Nov 25, 2024