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Chief Lynn Acoose says she’s taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders in her community have long been reluctant to. The chief of Zagime Anishinabek, home to several First Nations in southeastern Saskatchewan, has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government. The suit alleges Ottawa has not kept its end of the […]

A 38-year-old Regina physiotherapist has been charged with sexual assault. On January 31, the Regina Police Service received a report that a woman had been sexually assaulted by her physiotherapist. Investigation into the matter led to the arrest of 38-year-old Dipan Nareshbhai Chauhan, who was charged with one count of sexual assault. He was released […]

The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering brought in $10,042,112.71 for the province. Of the 48 parcels for this offering, 44 received acceptable bids, covering 14,651.566 hectares of land. The Estevan area saw the highest level of interest, generating $7,223,245.77 for 23 leases and one exploration license, totalling 8,756.552 hectares. […]

In a must-win situation, goalie Emerance Maschmeyer came up big Friday, backstopping Canada to a 3-0 victory over the United States in Game 6 of the Rivalry Series. Maschmeyer, who plays for Ottawa in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), made 27 saves to give Canada the opportunity to cap a remarkable series comeback in […]

The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) has suspended all job action following an invitation from the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) to resume negotiations. The GTBC extended the invitation late Wednesday, citing a new mandate from the provincial government. Both parties are set to convene on Monday, February 12, in Saskatoon to restart discussions. “We welcome the […]

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) has announced the launch of its 2024 Spring Home Lottery, offering participants the chance to win exciting prizes while supporting healthcare initiatives in Regina’s three hospitals. The top prize featured in this year’s lottery is a $1.4 million Grand Prize Showhome in The Creeks, accompanied by $50,000 cash. The […]

It’s shaping up to be a difficult off-season for the Toronto Argonauts. On Tuesday, Argos running back A.J. Ouellette, special-teams dynamo Javon Leake, cornerback Jamal Peters and defensive lineman Brandon Barlow all agreed in principle to contracts with other CFL teams. This sets up a scenario where all four will be free to sign their […]

Brady Oliveira is sticking with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 2023 CFL rushing leader agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Winnipeg native was eligible to become a free agent next week. Financial details weren’t divulged but according to TSN, Oliveira will earn $230,000 this season […]

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters. Ottawa is pouring an additional $99 million into the Canada Housing Benefit, which offers financial support for low-income renters in partnership with provinces and territories. Freeland says another $100 million will go toward […]

Dalhousie University food researcher Sylvain Charlebois told MPs that there is no substantiated evidence of profiteering within the food retail industry in Canada. The government should be more concerned with price co-ordination within the industry, said Charlebois, noting a recent example where Loblaw reduced the level of discounting on last-day sale items, citing alignment with […]