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Sask. government to dedicate $11 million to improve rural emergency services
The provincial government has announced a significant increase of funding for Saskatchewan emergency services, especially in rural and northern areas.Multiple services areas will get a boost with the ...
Apr 05, 2022

Local Gretzky fan believes thieves specifically targeted his collection
To say it's been an emotional few days is an understatement for Aron Gratias.He recently discovered a massive Wayne Gretzky and hockey memorabilia collection he has accumulated over the last 40-plus y...
Apr 04, 2022

SaskPower forced to pause installation of smart meters
SaskPower has temporarily pulled the plug on its mass installation of smart meters across Saskatchewan.In a media release Monday, the Crown corporation said the program had been put on hold due to a s...
Apr 04, 2022

‘They’re taking us for a ride’: Gym go-ers disappointed in PST expansion to memberships
Starting in October, the Saskatchewan government will be expanding the provincial sales tax to more services.That means that people will be forced to pay more for gym, golf, and curling memberships, a...
Apr 04, 2022

Weighed down by bad reviews, 'Morbius' opens with $39.1M
NEW YORK (AP) - Sony Pictures' Marvel adaptation "Morbius" landed with dismal reviews but still managed to debut with $39.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was enou...
Apr 03, 2022

MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Imagine Clayton Kershaw on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, peering in at his catcher at a big moment. And his catcher flashes ... no sign at all. That day could be comi...
Apr 03, 2022

Canada's foreign affairs minister to visit Europe for meetings on Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister is travelling to Europe for meetings to address the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mlanie Joly announced Saturday that she will visit Finland, Ger...
Apr 02, 2022

Zelenskyy: Russians create 'complete disaster' with mines
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his people early Saturday that retreating Russian forces were creating "a complete disaster" outside the capital as they leave mines...
Apr 02, 2022

Regina, Saskatoon city councils approve bid to bring 2023 world juniors to Sask.
Saskatchewan will try to get the world junior hockey championship back in the province.In separate meetings Friday morning, Regina and Saskatoon city councils unanimously approved motions to put toget...
Apr 01, 2022

Federal carbon tax increasing. What does that mean for gas prices?
The federal carbon tax is officially increasing which could lead to a jump in prices at the gas pump.Starting April 1, 2022, every tonne of carbon emissions will cost whoever generated it $50. The pri...
Apr 01, 2022