Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty over the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs could push the ...
Apr 29, 2026 People make their way past the Bank of Canada building in downtown Ottawa on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Olivia and Noah take top Sask. baby names in 2025
Following in Alberta's footsteps, Saskatchewan recorded the same two top names for boys and girls last year that Alberta did in 2024.Olivia and Noah were the most popular names in Saskatchewan last ye...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 56463226 © Aviahuismanphotography | Dreamstime.com)
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'
WASHINGTON (AP) - King Charles III acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech ...
Apr 28, 2026 President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington, during a State Visit, with Britain's Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner, Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Survey says: Sask. parents to be polled about kids on social media
Premier Scott Moe and the Sask. Party government would like to know what parents in Saskatchewan think of a social media ban for children.On Monday, Moe said his government would send out surveys in a...
Apr 28, 2026 Premier Scott Moe says his government is looking to find out parents’ and families’ opinions about bans for kids and teens on social media. April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Man pleads guilty to starting Ditch 2 fire
A man who was accused of sparking the Ditch 2 fire has pleaded guilty to arson. Jason Halkett, 29, of La Ronge, is expected to be sentenced May 7 in Montreal Lake. The fire was started May 26, 2025. T...
Apr 27, 2026 The Ditch 2 fire was started near Wayakwin in May 2025. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Child advocates call for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming
Ottawa can't afford to wait any longer to introduce new online harms legislation that covers AI chatbots and video games, children's advocates and about a dozen kids told a press conference on Parliam...
Apr 27, 2026 Founder and CEO of Children First Canada Sara Austin speaks during a ‘Time Is Up: Children and Families Take Over Parliament Hill to Demand Online Safety’ rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby)
LLRIB weighing legal options after Ottawa rejects annuity increase
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is prepared to pursue legal action after the federal government rejected its claim to increase the $5 annual Treaty annuity paid to its members. larongeNOW reporte...
Apr 27, 2026 The LLRIB is disappointed in the federal government decision as it is inconsistent with Canada’s approach to similar claims. (Image Credit: FIle photo/larongeNOW Staff)
Melfort housing inventory remains at historic lows
The housing market in Melfort is now ridiculously tight. There are now a fewer than a dozen houses on the market in Melfort and that is a major issue for anyone looking to move into the community. Rob...
Apr 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Photo 210419 © Gjs | Dreamstime.com)
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Seeding season is underway across parts of Saskatchewan, but for farmers in the drought-stricken southwest, optimism in short supply.After a winter that brought little moisture and a spring that has s...
Apr 27, 2026 “We’re going to need some good summer moisture for this to be a successful year,” said Quinton Jacksteit, the reeve of the RM of Big Stick. (Image Credit: (Vadyuhin/Depositphotos.com))
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada's 1st sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country's first national sovereign wealth fund on Monday, pitching the new agency as a way for Canadians to invest in nation-building projects.Carney said the ...
Apr 27, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during an event in Ottawa on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)