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A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials
After prolonged negotiations, Viterra unveiled a new Final Offer to the GSU bargaining committee following the rejection of the initial proposal in November 2023. A meeting with the elected officers o...
Jan 05, 2024
Farm and trucking groups watching Viterra-Union negotiations closely as deadline approaches
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) are hoping a deal can be reached between Viterra and the union representing its employees ...
Jan 04, 2024
Escalating Homicides Raise Alarms in Saskatchewan
In the span from 2019 to 2023, Saskatchewan has witnessed a staggering 50% surge in homicide victims, according to data from the RCMP Major Crimes unit. Shockingly, 44% of those charged with homicide ...
Jan 04, 2024
MLA charged with procuring sex seeking alternative measures: Lawyer
A Regina court has heard a Saskatchewan legislature member charged with seeking to obtain sexual services plans to proceed through the alternative measures program. A lawyer representing Ryan Domotor,...
Jan 04, 2024
Business as Usual for Sask Ski Park Despite Lack of Snow
It's a testament to the resiliency and determination of the Saskatchewan spirit. A Snow covered ski hill in the middle of the prairie - during a period when more than 70% of the country is experiencin...
Jan 04, 2024
Most commodity prices are down compared to this time last year
With a few notable exceptions, most grains, oilseeds and specialty crops are seeing lower prices than one year ago. Cash prices for canola started 2023 in the $800 a tonne range. There were ups and do...
Jan 03, 2024
Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms
Viterra responded to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the union representing its employees. In a statement, the company says its committed to safety in the workplace and providing its workers with ...
Jan 03, 2024
72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers
The union representing Viterra workers has given 72-hour strike notice to the Viterra Canada Inc. This comes after more than a year of negotiations have stalled between the company and GSU Local...
Jan 02, 2024
Fire on Broad Street
Fire crews responded to a housefire on the 100 block of Broad Street around 2:09 pm yesterday. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the main floor and thoroughly searched the premises. No one ...
Jan 02, 2024
Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate
As one province pauses the gas tax to provide savings at the pumps, another is bringing it back. The Manitoba government says that starting Monday, motorists won't have to pay 14 cents per litre...
Jan 02, 2024