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Sask. government will poll public on social media ban for minors, Scott Moe says
Saskatchewan's premier says the provincial government will poll the public about potentially banning minors from using social media sites.In a post on X - formerly Twitter - Premier Scott Moe shared t...
Mar 30, 2026 “Canada should be considering options to limit social media use by minors,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a statement shared to his own social media on Monday morning. (Image Credit: Mactrunk / Depositphotos.com)
RUH completes first Sask. stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery
Saskatchewan is marking a historic surgical milestone: the completion of its first stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery.The procedure was completed at the Royal University Hospital (RUH) on Monday, M...
Mar 30, 2026 The team behind the Royal University Hospital's (RUH) stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery robot, Erin. The system completed its first robotic surgery on March 23, 2026. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in "No Kings" rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people ...
Mar 28, 2026 Demonstrators march through the Country Club Plaza shopping district during a ”No Kings” protest Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
‘Neighbours hating each other’: Proposed wind farm divides Southern Sask. community
Don Bourassa says a proposed wind farm near his home in southeast Saskatchewan has ruined relationships in his community - to the point where he feels he has been bullied.A resident of the Rural Munic...
Mar 28, 2026 The Bekevar Wind Facility near Kipling is pictured in this undated photo. The project was built in November 2024 and received some complaints from community members. Another wind farm, called the Seven Stars Energy Project, is proposed to be built near Weyburn, Sask., and has received intense pushback. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout/SaskPower)
Iran-backed Houthis join month-old war and could further threaten shipping
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday by claiming a missile launch that Israel said it intercepted. Pakistan said reg...
Mar 28, 2026 A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Monsen Ganji, File)
From recovery to reunion: Inside a winter at Meadow Lake's Door of Hope
A man who once struggled with addiction stood in a doorway not long ago, holding up a set of keys."I have a truck. I've got a mortgage for a house, and now I can be with my grandkids."For Delton Sylva...
Mar 28, 2026 Delton Sylvain, executive director of Door of Hope, stands outside the organization’s current building on 2nd Avenue East in Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/meadowlakeNOW)
Meadow Lake council denies request to cap taxi licenses
Meadow Lake city council has decided not to place a limit on taxi companies after a recent request from business owners. During a meeting earlier this month, council received letters from the owners o...
Mar 27, 2026 Taxi car. (Image Credit: ID 10407897 © Carroteater | Dreamstime.com)
Master plan shows nearly 50 per cent of Lloyd landfill waste could be recoverable
Nearly half of what Lloydminster residents throw away could be recycled or diverted, but tens of thousands of tonnes still end up buried each year. It's a concerning trend city officials say could dri...
Mar 27, 2026 The City of Lloydminster Sanitary Landfill is located approximately 3.5 km north of 44 Street on 40 Avenue, on the east side of the road, and can also be accessed via 50 Avenue. (Image Credit: Google Map)
Teacher who helped girl set on fire at Saskatoon school recognized with heroism medal
The teacher who helped a girl who was lit on fire by a fellow student at a Saskatoon school in 2024 has been recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund.The Pittsburgh-based fund recognizes individuals who "...
Mar 27, 2026 Sean Hayes suffered burns to his face, neck and hands while helping a student who was set on fire in the hallway of a Saskatoon school in 2024. (Image Credit: Carnegie Hero Fund)
Northern Saskatchewan feels impact of global oil crisis, solar seen as a solution
Even as there's hope for an easing of conflict in the Middle East, oil and gas prices remain volatile. In northern Saskatchewan, the effects are being felt in everyday life, from grocery bills to tran...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Prairie Sun Solar/Facebook)