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If province wants construction they should remove PST on it: NDP, home builders say
It has been about nine years since the provincial government changed PST rules to include the full value of construction contracts and services on homes. Now, the NDP is calling on the Sask. Party to ...
Feb 11, 2026 The NDP and home builders say that removing PST on construction projects, including new homes, would result in more building. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
'Today is the day you're going to die': Accused, witness testify in Wilkie care home trial
Testimony continued Tuesday in the Wilkie care home abuse trial, with a care worker describing hearing a resident scream in distress and the accused defending her conduct before court adjourned.North ...
Feb 10, 2026 Jaclyn Elias leaves North Battleford Provincial Court in North Battleford on Feb. 10, 2026, during her trial involving allegations related to a Wilkie care home. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Free fishing weekend prompts reminders of thin ice amid warmer weather
The province is encouraging residents to trade in their roses for rods and reels this Family Day long weekend. One of Saskatchewan's two free fishing weekends is planned for Feb. 14-16, giving anglers...
Feb 10, 2026 This upcoming Family Day long weekend is one of two free fishing weekends that the province holds yearly. (Image Credit: ID 4422951 © Tund | Dreamstime.com)
Short-track silver for Canada, women’s hockey captain Poulin out vs. U.S.
MILAN - Canada picked up its first silver medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday with a silver in the short-track speedskating mixed team relay.William Dandjinou, Kim Boutin, Flix Roussel and ...
Feb 10, 2026 Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin will not play after she was injured in Canada’s 5-1 win over Czechia on Monday. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
CFL Free Agency to open as Saskatchewan Roughriders put together 2026 roster
CFL free agents can officially sign with their new teams Tuesday.After the CFL Free Agent communication window last week, reported deals can now become reality with the period opening.After winning th...
Feb 10, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day has been busy trying to put together another championship team in 2026. (Image Credit: Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Grey Cup finalists Mace, Maas named as finalists for CFL's coach of the year hour
Corey Mace of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Jason Maas of the Montreal Alouettes are again the finalists for the CFL's coach of the year award.The CFL made the announcement Monday. Voting for the h...
Feb 09, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace and Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas embrace following second half CFL football action at the 112th Grey Cup, in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Roughriders won the game 25-17. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade)
Saskatchewan designer, jeweller see work featured at the 2026 Olympics in Italy
Stephanie Schmidt knows how to train like an athlete, and she also knows how to design for them.The Regina designer helped create Team Canada's curling uniforms for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olym...
Feb 09, 2026 Stephanie Schmidt said she wanted Team Canada's curlers to feel proud while wearing the jerseys she designed. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Canada curlers fight to stay alive, Crosby named captain at Milan Cortina Games
MILAN - Canada's mixed doubles curling team suffered a fourth straight loss and needs a victory later today to stay alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2.Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Pete...
Feb 08, 2026 Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., were defeated 7-6 by Sweden, dropping them to 3-4. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says
The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly fouryear war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced n...
Feb 07, 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a joint news conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Trump to hold the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington this month
President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza.The meeting, proposed for Feb. 19, would include ...
Feb 07, 2026 President Donald Trump speaks during a session on his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (Image Credit: AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)