Federal Politics

Extremely high fuel and fertilizer prices headline challenges for farmers during stressful year

Harvest is getting close to being done across Saskatchewan putting an end to one of, if not the, most challenging year for farmers in the fields. The biggest issue during seeding and harvest has been ...

Oct 06, 2022

Tim Hortons pulls sponsorship, Hockey Quebec withholds funds from Hockey Canada

Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization, while a well-known Canadian brand extended its sponsorship boycott. Hockey Quebec c...

Oct 05, 2022

Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey

Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...

Sep 29, 2022

Governor General of Canada visits James Smith Cree Nation after mass stabbing

The Governor General of Canada made a stop in James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) to pay respects to the victims of the mass stabbing attack earlier this month.Mary Simon was joined by the leadership of th...

Sep 28, 2022

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visiting Saskatchewan First Nation grieving stabbing deaths

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month.A release from her office says Simon will meet wi...

Sep 28, 2022

Feds lift border vaccine requirements, mandatory masks on planes and trains

Federal ministers say all COVID-19 border restrictions will be removed as of Saturday, including mandatory vaccination, testing and quarantine of international travellers, as well as the requirement f...

Sep 26, 2022

Trudeau meets UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, other world leaders in London

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with his British counterpart Sunday as world leaders converged on London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.Trudeau was at 10 Downing Street early in the afternoon, whe...

Sep 18, 2022

Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Some Indigenous leaders and community members say they're concerned about making progress on reconciliation with King Charles III. Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey says the Queen's death last week w...

Sep 14, 2022

First the win, now the work: What Pierre Poilievre has to do next as new Tory leader

OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is waking up today as the new leader of the Conservative party, coming off a landslide win. Before he can take time to enjoy the victory, he has a list of things to do. The H...

Sep 11, 2022

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy

The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...

Sep 09, 2022