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Auctions of SLGA liquor permits generate more than $45 million
The Saskatchewan government cashed in with the recent auctions of liquor permits.The provincial government announced Monday that final bids for the permits totalled $45,077,800. The permits were assoc...
Feb 27, 2023

International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget
Dozens of Canada's international aid agencies are asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to increase the country's foreign assistance contributions. The request comes in a letter signed by 75 non-g...
Feb 27, 2023

Saskatchewan Winter Games come to an end
It was a week of triumphs at the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games.The sporting showcase brought around 1,800 athletes and coaches to Regina with the goal of leaving with a gold medal.One of the talented...
Feb 26, 2023

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92, his friend actor Mark Critch has confirmed in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. The Newfoundland native has been a household name in C...
Feb 26, 2023

Auditor general to probe federal government contracts with McKinsey
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general will review the contracts awarded by the federal government to McKinsey & Company. A spokesperson for the independent agency confirmed to The Canadian Press on Fr...
Feb 25, 2023

Historic day for Sask. gymnast at Canada Games
What's better than winning one medal at the Canada Winter Games?How about winning gold, silver and bronze all in the same day?That's what gymnast Rylee Miller of Saskatoon did on Friday in P.E.I., mak...
Feb 25, 2023

Canada sending four more battle tanks, ammo to Ukraine as rallies held across the nation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more weapons for Ukraine on Friday as people rallied across Canada to mark 365 days of death and violence since Russia's invasion began.Canada will donate four ...
Feb 25, 2023

What to know as you get ready for tax season
Tax season is now upon us in Canada and there are some deadlines and things you should already know before you file.This year, the deadline to file your taxes is on May 1, as the usual date of April 3...
Feb 25, 2023

Telemiracle 47 starts Saturday
It's another "ring those phones" weekend in Saskatchewan. Telemiracle 47 kicks off at 9 pm on Saturday, and goes until 5 pm on Sunday.The fundraiser, broadcast on CTV and streamed live on the Telemira...
Feb 24, 2023

Sask. musicians release song in honour of one year of war in Ukraine
Two Saskatchewan musicians are showing support for Ukraine one year after it was invaded by Russia.Steve Chivilo and Joel Grundahl wrote and recorded a song entitled "Ukraine The Brave."Chivilo told C...
Feb 24, 2023