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MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
Canada's men's hockey team advanced to Sunday's gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Finland, while long-track speedskater Valrie Maltais captured her third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Team Can...
Feb 20, 2026 Canada forward Macklin Celebrini (17) tries to take the puck from Finland defenceman Niko Mikkola (77) during first period Men's Olympic semi final ice hockey action at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
Three more metal detectors installed in Sask. health-care facilities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says the addition of metal detectors in hospitals and health-care facilities around the province is making a much safer difference. In a release issued Friday, ...
Feb 20, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.The 6-3 decision ce...
Feb 20, 2026 President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Washington. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Why is Saskatchewan spending $650M more? Gov’t offers explanation
This week, the provincial government put out special warrants for $650 million in extra spending in the 2025-26 fiscal year, but the Orders in Council didn't explain why. The government is now offerin...
Feb 20, 2026 In the last week, the provincial government has put out $650 million of special warrants for spending that wasn’t covered off in the 2025-26 budget. (Image Credit: File photo/CJME)
Nuclear Safety Commission greenlights Wheeler River uranium mine
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given the green light to a planned uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, the last regulatory hurdle needed before the mine could start construction. Accordi...
Feb 20, 2026 Denison's Wheeler River uranium mine will begin construction soon after being approved by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. (Image Credit: Denison Mines website)
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfes...
Feb 19, 2026 Local Chiefs dropping the puck during opening ceremonies at Winterfest. (Image Credit: Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs/ Facebook)
Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race
Jesse Terry, of Sioux Lookout, Ont., is the winner of the 10-dog Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. He finished the race in 38 hours and two minutes, arriving at the finish line in La Ronge at 12:20 a....
Feb 19, 2026 Jesse Terry, who won the Candian Challenge in 2022 and 2023, faced blizzard conditions on the trail this year. (Image Credit: Facebook/Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspic...
Feb 19, 2026 Then-Britain's Prince Andrew, left, and Britain's King Charles III leave after the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral in London, Sept. 16, 2025. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Joanna Chan, File)
Special warrants for extra spending could push Sask.’s deficit more than $1 billion
A number of special warrants for extra spending - worth about $650 million altogether - could end up pushing Saskatchewan's deficit up more than $1 billion.The provincial government published 12 speci...
Feb 19, 2026 Special warrants are issued when there isn’t enough money specifically budgeted to cover expenses considered to be “urgently required” for the public good. They’re issued when the Legislative Assembly isn’t sitting. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/File photo)
Winter storm shortens Canadian Challenge, husband-wife duo in the lead
Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams go...
Feb 18, 2026 Deep snow and low visibility led to hazardous conditions for dog sled teams. (Image Credit: Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race)