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Lac La Ronge Tri-communities declare local state of emergency
Update: At 4:30 p.m., SaskPower reported that crews had made significant progress repairing the damaged transmission line that serves customers north of Prince Albert. A new estimated restoration time...
May 19, 2021
Snow still in the forecast for areas of Saskatchewan
Some areas of Saskatchewan can expect winter-like weather Wednesday.Environment Canada has winter storm, snowfall and freezing rain warnings in place for northern regions, which the weather service sa...
May 19, 2021
Quebec's push to change Constitution could impact all Canadians: Experts
OTTAWA - Experts say Quebec's proposed language law reforms, which aim to change the Canadian Constitution unilaterally, could have an impact that reaches beyond the symbolic sphere to daily life. The...
May 19, 2021
Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers
OTTAWA - Canada's largest airlines are renewing their call for a clear plan from Ottawa on resuming international travel after the European Union moved to reopen for vaccinated tourists. EU ambassador...
May 19, 2021
Investigation into Fortin referred to Quebec prosecutor
OTTAWA - Canada's military police say they have referred their investigation into the general who oversaw Canada's vaccination campaign to Quebec's prosecution service, which has responsibility for la...
May 19, 2021
Seeking Indigenous Artists
National Indigenous Peoples Day is coming up. For our 2021 activities honouring this day, SaskMusic is offering a program that seeks to build mentorship and practical skills. We are seeking approximat...
May 19, 2021
Cyprus' devout want no part of Eurovision entry 'El Diablo'
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Several dozen Orthodox Christian faithful and clergy members held up wooden crucifixes, icons of saints and a banner declaring Cyprus' love for Christ in a renewed protest Wedne...
May 19, 2021
SGI shines spotlight on speeders in Saskatchewan
Speeding tickets in Saskatchewan came fast and furious in April.In a media release Wednesday, SGI said there were 7,165 speeding tickets issued by police officers in the province during the April Traf...
May 19, 2021
Cooler weather to aid firefight in P.A.
High winds continue to challenge crews battling the Cloverdale wildfire northeast of Prince Albert, but a change in the weather is being welcomed by emergency personnel. The fire is still uncontained....
May 19, 2021
Confusion, allegations and 16,524 phone calls: A look inside N.L.'s pandemic election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's abrupt shift to a mail-in election in February led to more than 16,000 calls for help, several allegations of election violations and at least one plea f...
May 19, 2021