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SaskPower announced that the federal carbon tax rate rider on customers’ bills will increase by an average of 0.5 per cent starting in the new year. This comes as the federal carbon tax applied to crown corporation’s carbon emissions will increase from $65 to $80 per tonne of CO2 emissions. The carbon tax increase will […]

The City of Regina is predicting a year-end deficit of $1.6 million. That is according to a third-quarter forecast report that highlighted an overall increase over budget in revenues of $7.6 million, a decrease of $3.1 million from the mid-year forecast. This is mainly due to a forecasted reduction in municipal surcharge revenue due to […]

Yorkton RCMP has arrested and charged a 61-year-old woman with second-degree murder after police found a dead body in a residence last week. On November 30, police completed a welfare check at a residence on 6th Avenue North in Yorkton, where officers found and located a dead man, who has been identified as William Byblow. […]

To enhance patient care, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and its Board of Directors have endorsed a Patient Rights and Responsibilities agreement titled “Our Commitment to Each Other.” This agreement aims to solidify various elements related to patient safety, quality care, and the SHA’s dedication to truth and reconciliation. Developed through a collaborative effort involving […]

Those struggling or thinking about suicide will now be able to get help by dialling three digits. 988 is Canada’s new suicide crisis helpline and is now available to call or text 24 hours a day and seven days a week, free of charge. “As a psychiatrist, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of connection. Even […]

The Saskatchewan government says it’s going to send breast cancer patients to Calgary for screening as the province continues to deal with medical imaging backlogs. Health Minister Everett Hindley told reporters Wednesday the province has contracted Clearpoint, a private health company, to offer 1,000 scans, and the province will contact patients who are eligible to […]

Investigators with Regina Fire & Protective Services have determined the cause of yesterday morning’s (Tues) fire at the Regina Battery Depot on Dewdney Avenue. They say the fire was deliberately set on the north end of the building. RFPS continues to work with the Regina police on this incident, and will not provide further comment […]

Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre (UCC), located at 1320 Albert Street, has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 85 percent completion in its construction phase. Graham Construction, who is leading the project, has finished the structural framework, roofing, interior framing, electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and drywall installation. The focus has now shifted to […]

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 […]