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NDP calls on government to give emergency one-off payment to desperate seniors

OTTAWA - New Democrats want the federal government to give the most cash-strapped seniors a one-off emergency payment to help them pay for basics, including food and rent. Rachel Blaney, the NDP's spo...

Jan 22, 2022

Prime minister calls freezing deaths of four near U.S. border mind-boggling, tragic

Canada is doing all it can to stop people from risking their lives by crossing the border illegally, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Trudeau was responding to the deaths of a family that tr...

Jan 22, 2022

Northern Sask. high school testing limits of virtual reality for mental health support

A unique form of technology is being explored to help assist youth in La Loche, dealing with mental health needs.Sask. Polytech has been working with students at the community's Dene high school, expl...

Jan 21, 2022

Doyle honoured with Industry Achievement Award for work in northern Sask.

Eliza Doyle is the winner of a Saskatchewan Music Award for Industry Achievement. She was announced as the winner during an online award show on Thursday. Doyle was nominated alongside Songs for Natur...

Jan 21, 2022

Nine new COVID-related deaths reported in the province, total active cases exceed 12,000

The province is reporting another 1,233 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.Of the new cases, 189 are located in the northern zones of the province; Far North West (44), Far North Central (nine), Fa...

Jan 21, 2022

Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats

OTTAWA - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the lo...

Jan 21, 2022

‘We’re pleading with them to hear us:’ Sask. unions want Shahab recommendations made into PHOs

Six of Saskatchewan's unions came together Thursday to send a message to the province: Listen to Dr. Saqib Shahab's advice.The joint press conference included the heads of the Saskatchewan Teachers' F...

Jan 20, 2022

Local business owners, economists worried following latest inflation report

Some staggering inflation numbers were released earlier this week, and some are worried about how big the impact will be.In its monthly report released Wednesday, Statistics Canada showed the Consumer...

Jan 20, 2022

Reservation schedule set for Sask Parks, new features ahead

Camping season is just a few months away in Saskatchewan and planning can soon begin.The province announced Wednesday that reservations at Saskatchewan's provincial parks are set to begin in April, wi...

Jan 19, 2022

Flying Dust First Nation hosting complimentary home maintenance workshop

Flying Dust First Nation is hosting a free home maintenance workshop in mid-February.The complimentary program conducted by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation provides those in attendance with im...

Jan 19, 2022