The Liberal government’s changes to capital gains taxation came into effect Tuesday, despite significant pushback from business and physicians’ groups. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s spring budget proposed making two-thirds of capital gains — the profit made on the sale of assets such as a secondary residence or stocks — taxable, rather than one-half. For individuals’ capital gains of $250,000 or less, […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip Today Sun mixes with some afternoon cloud               Wind: W-NW 15-25 km/h High: 21° 10% Tonight Mostly cloudy   Wind: N-NW 10-20 km/h Low: 8° 20% Wednesday Partly sunny skies   Wind: S-SW 10-20 km/h High: 23° 20% Wednesday night Partly cloudy   Wind: S-SE 10 km/h  Low: 12° 20% […]

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup. The Oilers dropped Game 7 of the Cup final 2-1 to Florida on Monday night as the Panthers won the best-of-seven series […]

An inspired comeback attempt by the Edmonton Oilers turned this year’s NHL final into a classic, but the end result was the same as it has been for decades. The Stanley Cup is heading south of the border. Again. Sam Reinhart scored the winning goal as the Florida Panthers hoisted the iconic trophy on the […]

Environment and Climate Change Canada has not yet confirmed any tornadoes after yesterday’s storms.  A weather summary issued this afternoon said that possible tornadoes were reported near Radisson, Aberdeen, Gravelbourg, Bayne and Middle Lake.  As well, there was some wind damage in Carrot River.  While they didn’t have immediate confirmation of any tornadoes, they will […]

The price premium for durum over spring wheat is narrowing. That’s one of the takeaways from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s June outlook report for principal field crops. Ag Canada has lowered its durum price forecast for the current crop year. The May forecast had the average price of durum at $450 a tonne for the […]

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is renewing the Agricultural Water Management Fund to support water management projects in the province. Eligible recipients include farmers – or individuals or corporations registered in Saskatchewan who own, lease, or rent property for agricultural production purposes – Watershed Associations & Stewardship groups, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, Conservation and Development […]

Durum                         365.30  Feed barley                 221.57 (down 5.00) Canola                        560.22 (down 3.20)        Chickpeas                   925.94  Flax    […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip This Afternoon Mostly sunny   Wind: W-NW 20-40 km/h High: 25° 0% Tonight A few clouds   Wind: W-NW 15-25 km/h diminishing Low: 10° 0% Tuesday Mixed cloud and sun – a few afternoon showers   Wind: N-NW 15-25 km/h High: 23° 30% Tuesday Night Isolated evening showers then partly […]

Regina, SK — A month-long investigation by the Regina Police has culminated in a significant drug bust on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Officers initiated a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old Regina man, Shawn Branton. The investigation led to the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal substances, including 59.06 grams of […]