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Sask. NDP planning to hold Moe accountable in spring legislative sitting

With the spring sitting of the Legislative Assembly to begin Monday, Saskatchewan NDP is looking ahead to what it will press Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government on.NDP Leader Carla Beck says the...

Mar 05, 2023

Canada's chief of the defence staff makes trip to Ukrainian capital

WARSAW, Poland - The Department of National Defence says Canada's top soldier has just wrapped up a visit to Ukraine's capital. A readout released by the department on Saturday says Chief of the Defen...

Mar 05, 2023

‘Felt like a life sentence:’ Former student at Christian school recalls trauma at bible centre near Big River

Mark Drapak said he remembers the day he was sent off to Canaan Land, a bible training centre by Big River.He called it one of the most traumatizing experiences of his life.Drapak said he attended Sas...

Mar 04, 2023

'Not scared to be seen': Two-spirit northerner walks the runway in New York City

Never in his life did La Loche's Jazz Moise think he would be walking a runway in New York City during its famed Fashion Week.But the 25-year-old, two-spirit northerner did just that on Feb. 10 for To...

Mar 02, 2023

Indigenous barber honouring his culture by cutting hair

A former Prince Albert resident is celebrating his Indigenous culture through his new career.Keegan Thomas recently graduated from Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Hairstylist diploma program in P.A. and fo...

Mar 02, 2023

Métis community leaders recognized for their service

Perry Vermette, Owner of Vermette Wood Products, jokes when he was first received notice he was receiving a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, his first instinct as someone who shys away from public atte...

Feb 28, 2023

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92, his friend actor Mark Critch has confirmed in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. The Newfoundland native has been a household name in C...

Feb 26, 2023

Ukrainians welcomed in workplace, but still finding jobs below their qualifications

Viacheslav Samsonenko would need at least two years of experience to work as a professional engineer in Canada. So, like many newcomers, he signed up for a job below his qualifications and is working ...

Feb 26, 2023

Historic day for Sask. gymnast at Canada Games

What's better than winning one medal at the Canada Winter Games?How about winning gold, silver and bronze all in the same day?That's what gymnast Rylee Miller of Saskatoon did on Friday in P.E.I., mak...

Feb 25, 2023

Meadow Lake's King family reflects on call to Sask Hockey Hall

The Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame recently announced its 2023 Induction Class for the fall ceremony that will take place in Meadow Lake at the end of August.Among the local-area inductee...

Feb 24, 2023