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Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians
OTTAWA - Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to explain why Canada is still barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan. Conservative Sen. Salma Atau...
Nov 29, 2022

Trudeau expresses support for Chinese protesters as show of dissent roils Beijing
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says everyone in China should be allowed to express themselves amid protests over severe COVID-19 restrictions. Crowds in China angered by the controls have call...
Nov 29, 2022

Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...
Nov 29, 2022

Curling Canada looking for new title sponsor of the Brier, starting in 2024
OTTAWA - Curling Canada is looking for a new title sponsor of the Canadian men's curling championship. The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, set for March 3-12 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., will be the ...
Nov 29, 2022

When the Snow Falls: Top Saskatchewan Winter Destinations
While Saskatchewan is blanketed in white, strap on some cross-country skis or skates, hit the trails on your snowmobile or stay cosy by the fire with some hot chocolate. Embrace the snowy season at so...
Nov 29, 2022

St. Benedict Snowmobile Poker Rally
The St. Benedict Community Centre board is hosting a Snowmobile Poker Rally in January.See the poster for full details.
Nov 29, 2022

Mid-year report forecasts $1.1-billion surplus for Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Saskatchewan's economy continues to be on the upswing.In the mid-year financial report issued Tuesday, the provincial government forecast a surplus of $1.1 billion for 2022-23. That's up $50 million f...
Nov 29, 2022

Tisdale and District Chamber of Commerce Santa Day
The Tisdale and District Chamber of Commerce is proud to Present SANTA DAY!Join us in Tisdale on Saturday, December 3rd for a kids kickoff to Christmas with Free Family Skating , Outdoor Fun at the Mu...
Nov 29, 2022

Woman dead, child and man seriously injured, after traffic collision with farm tractor
A 78-year-old woman is dead after a pick-up truck collided with a farm tractor near Rose Valley.On Nov. 27, around 8 p.m., RCMP received a report of a collision on Highway 35.The woman, who was from S...
Nov 29, 2022

Mid-year financial update expected Tuesday
It's unlikely to make as big a splash as the first-quarter update, but the Saskatchewan government is poised to release its financial update for the first half of the fiscal year late Tuesday morning....
Nov 29, 2022