TeleMiracle wrapped up its 47th broadcast with a total of $5,519,229.00. Since 1977 TeleMiracle has raised over 158 million dollars, and every cent stays in Saskatchewan. “TeleMiracle remains rooted in Saskatchewan and the generosity of Saskatchewan people really shined through once again this weekend,” says TeleMiracle 47 Chair Scott Lamb. “These donations are going to […]
The federal government says in a news release that it has signed an agreement in principle with Manitoba to invest more than $6.7 billion in the province’s health-care system over 10 years. That includes more than $1.2 billion for a new bilateral agreement focusing on shared health-care priorities. It also includes $72 million in an […]
It has been a day of commemorations, reflection and tears in Ukraine. On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainians have proven themselves to be invincible during a year of pain, sorrow, faith and unity. Ukrainians wept at memorials for their tens of thousands of dead as the killing continued. […]
Century old artifacts belonging to a 19th century Plains Cree chief who was known as a peacekeeper were returned to his descendants in a repatriation ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum. The Toronto-based museum transferred a ceremonial pipe and a saddle bag that belonged to Chief Poundmaker back to members of his family on Wednesday. […]
The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces confirm that they are aware of recent efforts by China to conduct surveillance operations in Canadian airspace and waters. Spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier said in a statement that the armed forces have tracked and stopped attempts to surveil Canadian territory since 2022 under Operation LIMPID. “To […]
Its going to be cold tonight. No way to sugar coat it, or make it easier to take. Windchills could touch -44, with a low of -32 expected in the Queen City. Environment Canada has issued an “Extreme Cold Warning” for Regina, and most of Saskatchewan, except for the south west, including Moose Jaw. The […]
Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 5.9 per cent in January, despite grocery prices rising at an even faster pace last month. In its consumer price index report released Tuesday, Statistics Canada said the deceleration in headline inflation from 6.3 per cent in December reflects a base-year effect. A base-year effect refers to the impact of price movements from […]
The Public Order Emergency Commission says the Liberal government met the “very high threshold” for invoking the Emergencies Act amid the weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter. In a report released today, Justice Paul Rouleau concludes a series of policing failures and a “failure of federalism” led to a protest that spun out of control […]
With the announcement that RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is stepping down, the FSIN is calling for an indigenous person to be the new commissioner. The FSIN points out there are few first nations people in the RCMP, and none at the executive level. That includes the RCMP officer in charge of over seeing policing on […]
The justice ministers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are calling for a meeting with their federal, provincial and territorial counterparts on bail reform. Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says changes are needed to prevent people being victimized by offenders who should be behind bars. Earlier this year, the premiers called on the federal government to establish […]
