Saskatchewan World War II veteran honoured at statue unveiling Saturday
Saskatchewan veteran Nick Kazusa, who participated in the liberation of France during the Second World War, has been honoured with the French Legion of Honour medal. Kazusa is 104.
Canada
Apr 6
N.B. not ruling out notwithstanding clause in bill to force people into drug care
N.B.'s public safety minister said the bill would force people with severe drug addiction into treatment if they are not in a mental state to make that decision voluntarily.
Politics
Apr 3
The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13
Gen, David Petraeus on the role of the United States and Canada in trying to quell global violence, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on the carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 31
Alberta-raised goaltender shines for PWHL team in Ottawa: ‘dream come true’
Emerance Maschmeyer grew up on a farm near Bruderheim, Alta., with a love for playing hockey and a dream of playing in the NHL.
Canada
Mar 27
A ‘middle ground’ on carbon reduction amid inflation? Brad Wall says yes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has touted technology as a solution to climate change, as opposed to the federal carbon price, a similar case made by ex-premier Brad Wall.
Canada
Mar 24
Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?
After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.
Consumer
Mar 14
CFL free-agent period set to open after busy window negotiating period
CFL free agency is set to open Tuesday with much of the guesswork seemingly having already been done.
Sports
Feb 12
Changes to Ottawa’s clean electricity rules possible after consultations
The federal government says the changes would give power generators more flexibility while still reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Canada
Feb 16
‘Pushing humanity’: Canadian astronaut visits Regina ahead of trip to the moon
Before they head for space, Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II crew are on a much shorter mission as they speak to schools and communities across the country about their adventures.
Canada
Feb 8
Team McEwen wins Saskatchewan Tankard, will represent province on home ice at Brier
In its first season together as a rink, Team McEwen booked a spot at the 2024 Brier in Regina and will now represent Saskatchewan on home ice.
Sports
Feb 5
Warmer winter raises red flags for Saskatchewan wildfire task force
The Prince Albert Grand Council Wildfire Task Force is calling for increased vigilance in the upcoming wildfire season with a warmer Saskatchewan winter.
Fire
Jan 30
Ready to spring forward? When daylight saving time 2024 begins in Canada
Although controversial, the majority of Canada has yet to scrap daylight saving. A lack of consensus means the clocks go forward this March.
Canada
Feb 10
Exclusive: Ukrainian general wants Canada’s 83,000 decommissioned rockets
Ukraine is asking the Canadian government for 83,000 mothballed CRV7 attack rockets to meet urgent military needs. Ottawa is concerned the rockets may be unsafe to ship.
Canada
Feb 5
Alberta proposes parental consent for name changes in schools, age limits on gender affirmation care
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the government will be requiring parental notification and consent if a child 15 years or younger changes their name and pronouns at school.
Politics
Jan 31
Alberta teachers, school groups say they weren’t consulted on parental rights policy
Advocates say legislation presented as protecting parental rights in schools could actually be harmful to queer kids trying to figure out their identity.
Politics
Jan 29
Alberta Electric System Operator lifts Monday morning grid alert as cold snap continues
The Alberta Electric System Operator issued a new grid alert for the province Monday morning amid an ongoing stretch of extremely cold temperatures.
Politics
Jan 15
Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat
The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers.
Canada
Jan 1
Premier Moe says it’s ‘unfortunate’ for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe once said a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy is the rule of law. His province is now prepared to break it.
Canada
Dec 27, 2023
The West Block – Episode 13, Season 13
The fight over the carbon tax boiled over in the House of Commons, the climate policy front and centre for both the Liberals and Conservatives.
Politics
Dec 10, 2023
Pine Grove Correctional Facility over capacity, Saskatchewan society seeks help
The request comes after a report from a correctional investigation office saying that approximately 90 to 95 per cent of incarcerated women in the province are Indigenous.
Crime
Nov 28, 2023