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Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.The problem could mean the National Flood Insu...
Aug 05, 2023

Financial showings of Saskatchewan Crowns could bring utility hike: NDP
The Saskatchewan NDP says losses and lower profits reported by Crown corporations in the province could mean an increase to utility bills for the people of Saskatchewan.The reports revealed losses in ...
Aug 04, 2023

Saskatchewan smashes record during recent heat wave
After records were set recently for heat in Saskatchewan, the province now has a new one for power usage in the summer.That's thanks in part to air conditioner use this week, according to SaskPower sp...
Aug 04, 2023

Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns
Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced that she's retiring from live performances.A statement announcing her decision cited factors including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physic...
Aug 04, 2023

What's leading to labour unrest and could more strikes be coming to Saskatchewan?
It's been a tough summer for thousands of workers across Canada fed up with low wages amidst the high cost of living and major corporate profits.Over the past month, Canada has seen striking workers a...
Aug 04, 2023

John Howard Society launches new program to assist people with criminal records
A new program launched by the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS), aims to help people with criminal records, who may be in search of a job, a place to live or applying for school.The Record Su...
Aug 03, 2023

Harvest continuing in drought areas across Saskatchewan, overall crops and pastures still struggling
Combines are starting to become a more common site in drought-stricken areas across Saskatchewan.That's according to the province's crop report for July 25 to July 31 which mentions this is mostly hap...
Aug 03, 2023

Kilo finds kilos of cocaine near Maidstone
Along with over $11,000 in cash found by RCMP, police dog Kilo sniffed out 1.5 kilograms of cocaine in a vehicle near Maidstone. The Roving Traffic Unit pulled over a vehicle with no passengers on Hig...
Aug 03, 2023

Consumer and business insolvencies rising under weight of higher interest rates
The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy says both consumer and business insolvencies rose significantly in the second quarter amid heightened interest rates.The agency said the 31,224 consumer ...
Aug 03, 2023

Green means go for copper/zinc mine near Creighton
A proposed copper and zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan has been given an initial green light with the approval of its environmental assessment, says the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, whose traditio...
Aug 02, 2023