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Alberta passes sovereignty act, but first strips out sweeping powers to cabinet

Dec 8, 2022 | 9:10am

The Alberta legislature has passed Premier Danielle Smith’s controversial sovereignty act but not before first stripping out the provision that granted Smith’s cabinet the power to bypass the legislature and rewrite laws as it saw fit. Smith’s United Conservative caucus used its majority Wednesday night to pass an amendment to affirm that the Alberta legislature […]

Alberta, Saskatchewan chiefs call for sovereignty acts to be withdrawn

Dec 7, 2022 | 11:58am

First Nations chiefs from Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss proposed legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and infringes on Indigenous rights. “We are not looking for change or amendments to the bill. We want it withdrawn,” Chief Tony Alexis said Wednesday on behalf of Treaty 6. The chiefs are […]

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by half percentage point

Dec 7, 2022 | 9:14am

The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate by half a percentage point, bringing it to 4.25 per cent and the highest it’s been since 2008. It’s also signaling it may pause its aggressive rate hike cycle after today. In a news release, the central bank says there’s “growing evidence” that higher interest […]

Moe Second in Premier Popularity

Dec 7, 2022 | 8:45am

Its not the heady days of the past, where Scott Moe’s popularity was topping 60 percent, but the premier still enjoys firm support in Saskatchewan. According to “The Angus Reid Group”, Moe has the support of 56 percent of the voters in Saskatchewan. That’s second among all Canadian premiers. Only Quebec’s Francois Legault has a […]

Saskatchewan faces shortage of 2,000 health-care staff over next five years: auditor

Dec 6, 2022 | 2:57pm

Saskatchewan’s auditor says the province is facing a shortage of health-care workers over the next five years that could lead to more hospital closures and emergency room shutdowns. The Saskatchewan Party government’s current plan to recruit workers isn’t adequate for the 2,000 spots that need to be filled by 2027, Tara Clemett said in her report tabled […]

Events held to honour victims of École Polytechnique shooting on 33rd anniversary

Dec 6, 2022 | 11:19am

A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held Tuesday to mark the 33rd anniversary of the École Polytechnique mass shooting, one of a handful of tributes planned throughout the day. On Dec. 6, 1989, a man motivated by a hatred of feminists shot and killed 14 female students and injured 13 other people at the Montreal engineering […]

The Brier Coming Back to Regina

Dec 6, 2022 | 10:18am

The best curlers in Canada will be sliding into Regina in March of 2024. The Queen City has been awarded the 2024 Brier. This is a huge tournament that has the potential to bring millions of dollars in revenue to local businesses. “Curling and Saskatchewan go hand in hand,” said Katherine Henderson, Chief Executive Officer […]

Regina to “Light the Lights” Tonight

Dec 6, 2022 | 9:03am

Snow on the ground, a chill in the air and now a whole bunch of Christmas Lights.  Tonight, Regina City Hall will “light the lights” to celebrate Christmas. There will be wagon rides, activities for the kids, hot chocolate and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Scheduled to perform and host activities are: Balfour […]

Government introduces new legislation on booze, and taxes

Dec 5, 2022 | 3:21pm

The Sask Party government is looking to allow people to enjoy a cold “Pil” or a nice red wine in public parks. The government followed up a previous announcement, by introducing the legislation today. It would allow towns and cities to designate outdoor public spaces to allow the consumption of alcohol. The legislation makes other […]

Police Find Fugitive in Alberta, Two Years Later

Dec 5, 2022 | 2:45pm

A 42 year old man from Saskatchewan has been arrested in Alberta on drug charges. It all started in Saskatchewan in 2020 when Kurt Miller of Brownlee Saskatchewan was arrested near Biggar, but didn’t show up for his court date. The search for Miller took police to Alberta, where he was eventually found last month […]

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