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The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists’ expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.  Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that real gross domestic product rose 0.2 per cent in February. That followed a 0.5 per cent gain in January.  […]

Saskatchewan man Brent Habetler likely violated his Alberta court-ordered conditions in Bermuda but Canadian authorities may not have any power to act. Earlier this month, Habetler was sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for committing an indecent act in front of a young girl, and fined $500 for a physical assault against a man, reported […]

Prosecuting 10 people charged with the murder of Tiki Laverdiere over the past five years presented its own set of challenges. North Battleford Senior Crown Chris Browne and Prosecutor Charlotte Morden prosecuted all the cases of the 10 people convicted in Laverdiere’s murder. “This is a situation where 10 people were charged with this homicide for […]

Its been a long haul for the Regina International Airport. Eight long years of not being able to offer flights from Regina to major US hub. During that time, if you wanted to get to the US by air from Regina, you would have to first fly to another Canadian city like Edmonton, Vancouver or […]

Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs says in a post on social media that it has closed all of its stores in Western Canada temporarily due to what it called an “operational issue.” Various news outlets reported the company shared by email that it was a cybersecurity incident, and that the store closures were done […]

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is requesting an emergency debate in the House of Commons over the decriminalization of hard drugs. In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Poilievre says Trudeau’s drug policy needs to be dismantled, calling it a “dangerous experiment.” Late last week, BC’s Premier, David Eby said his province would move […]

HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — At least two people, including a child, died in tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma, authorities said Sunday as emergency crews assessed the extensive damage to homes and businesses from the high winds, hail and flooding. Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the nation’s midsection since Friday, with flood watches […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Revenue Agency is “very, very good” at getting the money it’s owed, and Saskatchewan’s premier should take note of that. Scott Moe has pledged the province will not send Ottawa the money it collects from the federal carbon price on natural gas. That move breaks the law, and […]

Sarah Ritchie in Ottawa A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes. Just shy of half the respondents to Leger’s latest survey said they had a negative opinion of the federal budget, which was presented last […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatoon today. An itinerary released by his office says he will make an announcement this morning to highlight measures focused on youth, education, and health that were contained in last week’s budget. Trudeau will be joined at the event by Dan Vandal, minister for northern affairs and Prairie […]