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Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed

OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding a...

Jan 29, 2023

Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'

As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have while also promising "good...

Jan 28, 2023

Pressure on hospitals ‘levelling off,’ SHA executive says

The province is starting to see a plateau of respiratory illnesses now that the holidays have passed, and some demand on hospitals seems to be levelling off.That's according to Derek Miller, the Saska...

Jan 28, 2023

Demand for pilots in Canada grows as flight cancellations rise

One of the issues that may be contributing to the huge number of flight cancellations in Canada is the lack of available pilots.In 2021, there were 238 pilot licences issued in Canada, which is only h...

Jan 28, 2023

ML volunteers glad to shovel snow to help others

Two young men in the Meadow Lake area are offering their service and kindness to shovel people's walkways this winter at no charge. Travin Jensen and his friend Trae Duce are volunteering their labour...

Jan 27, 2023

Has the troubling economy affected how you tip?

It's no surprise the financial hardships of the day have affected many people in Saskatchewan, but how much effect has it had on generosity and in particular, tipping?Whether you are at a restaurant, ...

Jan 27, 2023

New provincial Indigenous music organization established to help make dreams a reality

A new non-profit music organization has been established to highlight Indigenous music of all ages from across the province. The Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Association (SIMA) was announced on Thurs...

Jan 26, 2023

Environment Canada expects ‘messy mix of precipitation’ for Saskatchewan

One last storm system is making its way through Saskatchewan before a cold snap, according to Environment Canada."We have a pretty fast moving clipper system coming in from northern Alberta," meteorol...

Jan 26, 2023

School tells student-athlete she can’t participate unless self-injury scars are hidden

Warning: This story contains content about self-harm that may be disturbing to some readers.A mother's concerns about her daughter's mental health were amplified following the handling of a sensitive ...

Jan 25, 2023

Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 4.5 per cent

The Bank of Canada has announced another increase to its key interest rate.On Wednesday morning, the central bank hiked its rate by another quarter-percentage point to 4.5 per cent amid warning signs ...

Jan 25, 2023