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Feds take first step toward creating stand-alone insurance program for dental care

The Liberal government is moving toward providing dental-care insurance directly to qualifying Canadians, rather than working with provinces and territories to bolster existing coverage.That will invo...

Oct 28, 2022

MGBHLM First Nation cattle company making progress

A First Nation cattle company in the Battlefords area is enjoying success, after starting for the first time last year.Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) Economic Developmen...

Oct 28, 2022

Four former water polo athletes file $5.5-million suit against Water Polo Canada

OTTAWA - Four former members of the national water polo team have filed a $5.5-million lawsuit against Water Polo Canada. According to a statement of claim, the plaintiffs have asked for $1 million in...

Oct 27, 2022

Hockey Canada signs on to Abuse-Free Sport following months of controversy

CALGARY - Hockey Canada says it has become a full signatory to Abuse-Free Sport, the new independent program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport in Canada. All complaints of abuse, discrimina...

Oct 27, 2022

Tribunal says $40B Indigenous child-welfare agreement doesn't satisfy all orders

Federal ministers and the Assembly of First Nations expressed disappointment Tuesday as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decided against approving a historic, $40 billion child-welfare settlement ag...

Oct 26, 2022

Bank of Canada raises interest rate by half percentage point, says more hikes to come

The Bank of Canada hiked its key interest rate by half of a percentage point Wednesday and said rates will need to rise further to clamp down on decades-high inflation.Since March, the central bank ha...

Oct 26, 2022

SaskEnergy offers safety, cost-cutting tips as furnaces fire up

Winter hasn't fully set in yet, but the cold weather has started to arrive, and that means many people are waking up their furnaces after several dormant months. SaskEnergy is providing tips for both ...

Oct 25, 2022

Third flight of Ukrainians to arrive in Saskatchewan on Tuesday

The third of five flights carrying people from war-torn Ukraine to Saskatchewan is to arrive in Regina on Tuesday evening.The provincial government said about 200 people are expected to be on the flig...

Oct 25, 2022

New survey shows Saskatchewan residents support healthcare reform

As healthcare systems continue to deal with shortages and pressures, a new poll suggests Canadians are open to changes.Earlier this month, just over 1,500 Canadians took part in a survey from Second S...

Oct 25, 2022

Sask. kids under age 4 eligible for Pfizer COVID vaccine Wednesday

Kids under the age of four in Saskatchewan will be eligible Wednesday to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children.Parents or caregivers interested in getting their kids vaccinated can book appointme...

Oct 24, 2022