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Sask. taxpayers may still foot the bill for home heating carbon tax

For about two months, Saskatchewan has been hearing that most people in the province would no longer be paying the carbon tax on home heating as of the new year.But the realities around that have turn...

Jan 10, 2024

Saskatchewan sees increase in ticks that can carry Lyme disease

A species of tick originally considered rare in Saskatchewan is increasing in number.Scientists have seen an increase in the number of black-legged ticks, a species known for carrying Lyme disease.Ixo...

Jan 09, 2024

Dental therapy program off and running in P.A. as patients are now welcome

The next generation of dental therapists are now being trained in Prince Albert which will provide more necessary services to rural and remote communities.The new dental therapy program started in the...

Jan 09, 2024

Sask. NDP calls out Sask. Party for small job growth in P.A. & Northern Saskatchewan

The Sask. NDP believes Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan are an afterthought for the Sask. Party.Aleana Young, the official opposition critic for jobs and the economy, made this comment to paNOW...

Jan 09, 2024

Conciliation report says teachers can negotiate class complexity: STF

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is hoping it's one step closer to reaching a deal with the provincial government after a conciliation report on the collective bargaining.In October, teache...

Jan 09, 2024

Prairie farmers taking Purely Canada Foods to court on cancelled oat contract

A group of Prairie farmers are taking court action against Purely Canada Foods, a division of Above Foods.On March 1, 2023, Purely informed 27 farms it was voiding contracts for gluten-free oats that ...

Jan 08, 2024

Sask. launching pilot project to address disruptive behaviour in classrooms

A pilot project is set to launch in eight Saskatchewan school divisions to test methods of managing behavioural incidents in classrooms.On Monday, the Saskatchewan government announced it's putting up...

Jan 08, 2024

Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.That's largely dependent on...

Jan 08, 2024

Stonehouse leads Canada past Czechia at U18 Women’s World Championship, Zablocki chips in with assist

ZUG, Switzerland - Abby Stonehouse scored two short-handed goals and added three assists to lead Canada past Czechia 8-1 on Sunday at the world under-18 women's hockey championship.Stonehouse score tw...

Jan 07, 2024

Pre-trial hearings commence for Mistawasis murder case

A series of hearings this week at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert will lay the groundwork for a murder trial scheduled to start in the fall.Roy Lasas, a member of Mistawasis First Nation, is fa...

Jan 07, 2024