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The Saskatchewan government announced the members of the Saskatchewan First Act’s Economic Assessment Tribunal and what its first referral will be. The Saskatchewan First Tribunal will consist of five members: • Michael W. Milani (Chair);• Dr. Janice MacKinnon (Vice-Chair);• Kenneth From;• Dr. Stuart Smyth; and• Estella Petersen. Those members’ first order of business will be […]

Influenza in the province has bypassed COVID-19 in both cases and deaths in November. That is according to the province’s latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program (CRISP) report for November 5 to 18. Over that period, there were 1099 influenza cases and five deaths, more than five times more cases than there were for the […]

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer presented the 2023-24 Mid-Year Report, revealing that global market conditions, severe drought and potash market dynamics are key factors contributing to a forecasted deficit at mid-year. The Mid-Year Report outlined a deficit of $250.5 million, down $1.3 billion from the budget and $736.1 million from the first quarter. […]

The 52nd edition of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is all wrapped up after six days of showcasing agricultural excellence with people from across the province, country, and world taking in the premier event. CWA President Shaun Kindopp said this year’s show raised the bar for future events. “This week’s been unreal. The positive, the weather, […]

A new community centre has been unveiled in the heart of the Heritage neighbourhood, housed within the redeveloped Municipal Justice Building. The building, now called the Mitakuyé Owâs’ā Centre, was transformed into a vibrant community hub and was realized through collaboration between the City of Regina, the Heritage Community Association (HCA), and the Regina Police […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has submitted its response to the federal government’s public consultation on the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), expressing its reservations and urging reconsideration of the current proposals. The proposed CER aims to establish a net-zero electricity grid across Canada by 2035. Ottawa’s clean electricity standards would require all electricity from renewable […]

The Regina Airport Authority and WestJet announce a new direct flight route connecting Regina to Minneapolis, with operations set to commence in 2024. The airline outlines that the newly introduced service will operate daily throughout the year, beginning on April 28. Flights are slated to depart from Regina every morning at 8:15 a.m., with return […]

“CEASEFIRE NOW” was the chant that interrupted Monday’s Legislative Assembly as hundreds of protestors called for a ceasefire and the provincial government’s support. The public gallery was overfilled with protestors who started the chant mid-way through the Question Period, causing all MLAs to be directed back to their chambers. The protestors were a mix of […]

To enhance winter road safety, the Ministry of Highways has initiated a new campaign emphasizing the importance of planning and utilizing the Highway Hotline for a safer journey. The campaign features a pair of advertisements to educate motorists on key aspects of winter travel. One advertisement highlights the significance of the Highway Hotline, emphasizing its […]

Excitement is soaring as the search for the city’s official bird has been narrowed down. The Bird Friendly City Committee narrowed the contenders to the final six, each vying for the prestigious title. The finalists are: Voting for the official winner will occur between November 30 and December 10, with residents will be able to […]