Provincial News

A decision was issued by the Court of King’s bench regarding the applicants in UR Pride’s fight with the provincial government over Bill 137. A controversial piece of legislation known as the “parents bill of rights”, that aims to protect the “rights” of parents in the classroom. One major component of the legislation states that […]

Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity. The park says due to the rainfall, fire behaviour is likely to calm over the next 72 […]

PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to remember that if it’s hot […]

The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings in rains and cooler weather. The Town of Golden says the 55 square kilometre Dogtooth Forest Service Road fire […]

A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree “most likely” has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed Thursday. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond previously served as B.C.’s representative for children and youth, and was well known as a lawyer on […]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, is ready to celebrate the only superhero flick of the summer. The sprawling convention celebrating all things pop culture kicked off Wednesday, and a panel celebrating the release of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is the main attraction for Thursday. On the convention’s […]

Another week of heat and little rainfall is causing crop conditions to decline, but producers say they are still better compared to recent growing seasons. But if the heat persists, crops will continue to decline and yield potential will fall. The Provincial Crop Report, released Thursday morning, suggests most crops are in good to fair […]

The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attendance was on par with previous years at 30,805. “Not only was there opportunities for farmers to talk with their […]

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $2 million in Food Banks of Saskatchewan to help families cope with high food costs.  “With food prices rising, this funding is essential,” said Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky.  Food Banks of Saskatchewan will receive $1 million in August and another $1 million in 2025-26. Executive Director Michael Kincade […]

Regina is on the brink of a retail evolution as plans for a second Costco in the Queen City move closer to reality. For years, social media has been abuzz with the the possibility of a new location, and now a development application filed with the City of Regina seems to be confirming those rumors. […]