The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...

Liberal MP Buckley Belanger is launching an exploratory process to look at creating a university for northern Saskatchewan, saying local access to higher education is needed to help train and keep professionals in the region. Belanger, the Liberal MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River and Secretary of State...

A Prince Albert distiller says the Canada-U.S. trade dispute is creating new challenges for his business, but the difficulties of selling alcohol across borders existed long before the latest tariffs.Drew Martin, president and co-founder of Phantom Light Distillery, said selling Saskatchewan-made alcohol within Canada ...

A prominent U.S. investment strategist says the intensifying trade war between Canada and the U.S. could permanently alter cross-border trade.Peter Schiff, chief economist and global strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, says new tariffs and the increasing unreliability of the U.S. as a trading partner is prompt...

Thirty years of delivering essential medical care transportation was celebrated Wednesday at the La Ronge Airport. The event, which included an impressive list of dignitaries, marked the 30th year of a partnership between Rise Air and La Ronge EMS to provide medivac services to residents throughout Northern Saskatchew...

Saskatchewan is forecasting an $825 million deficit for the first quarter of 2026-27.That's $6 million more than the $819 million deficit the government projected in its 2026-27 provincial budget.According to Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Jim Reiter, the deficit "demonstrates our government's commitment to r...

The provincial government says its new data centre framework will ensure new projects deliver "meaningful benefits to Saskatchewan residents and businesses."The Government of Saskatchewan unveiled the framework on Thursday, noting that it was developed following feedback from businesses and the public.The fra...

Canadian businesses continue to weather U.S. President Donald Trump's latest duties while they await the planned reprisal from Ottawa to take effect.Late Wednesday evening, Finance Canada issued a statement saying it had been receiving feedback from Canadian industries and is making some adjustments to the list of coun...

Waskesiu will become a hub for music lovers this weekend. Upwards of 5,000 people are expected to flock to the Hamlet within Prince Albert National Park, as the townsite prepares for its largest event of the year. The ninth installment of the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival begins on Friday evening and wraps up Sunday...

Some Saskatchewan businesses are already paying more for inventory because of the Canada-U.S. trade disputeAt Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert, owner Ray Kokotailo said the biggest impact so far has been on steel and aluminum products, with the cost of some steel products rising by about 30 per cent."We have defin...

For the average Saskatchewan resident, and Canadians in general, the cost of living will go up because of tariffs on Canadian goods and coming counter-tariffs, Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday in response to the U.S. trade war.How much it goes up and how quickly that happens is much less tangible, but buyers of U.S. al...

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A provincial program that allows communities to offer up to $50,000 to recruit high-priority workers has expanded to include another dozen communities. Hafford, Cudworth, Sandy Bay, Loon Lake, Whitewood, Canwood, Stoughton, Strasbourg, Eston, Langenburg, Leask and Norquay are now part of the Rural and Remote Recruitmen...

Photo Credit: Dale Peters/DMDS A skilled multi-genre writer, Stumpf has already made his mark in the music scene by winning the 2024 Emerging Artist o...

Photo Credit: Charlie Dean Tenille Arts joins us on the phone to talk new music, CCMA's and what's on the way Have a listen to her brand new so...

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim that his country does not need Canada, its resources or its trade.But, according to farmers in the United States, that's not the case.Many experts believe Donald Trump is targeting Canada's dairy industry because of the country's supply management system.The system is a na...

OTTAWA - The United States is imposing a 50 per cent tariff on a range of Canadian exports starting Saturday, after the two countries could not reach a new deal before a deadline imposed by President Donald Trump.Trump threatened the new tariffs in July to pressure Canada to move on a number of issues that were flagged...

It was a historic day at Fort Carlton on Sunday as a four-day commemoration of Treaty 6 concluded with speeches from a number of esteemed dignitaries, including Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour. "This is a great honour for me to be here on Treaty 6 territory on the traditional lands of the many Treaty 6 n...

While most Saskatchewan producers dodged the effects of the latest round of tariffs, the province's honey industry is undoubtedly feeling the sting.On Saturday, the U.S. imposed 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian exports after the two countries failed to reach a deal before the extended deadline.The tariffs app...

DUCK LAKE - Treaty 6, primarily covering most of what's now central Alberta and central Saskatchewan, was signed 150 years ago by the Crown and First Nations chiefs.Festivities honouring the anniversary have been underway across the region, from celebratory pow wows in Edmonton to viewings of the original treaty parchm...

People have come from far and wide to join in on the 150-year celebration of Treaty 6 being held at Fort Carlton near Duck Lake. The four-day event began on Thursday and organizers are expecting 1,000 people or more each day, with up to 2,500 estimated to attend on Sunday. The celebration includes a Village of Nations...

OTTAWA - The United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian exporta Saturday, after the two countries failed to reach a new trade deal before an extended deadline imposed by President Donald Trump earlier in the week.In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will retal...

When Donny Parenteau heard about the death of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, he was shocked."You think these people are just going to be around forever because they're a part of, like for me, they're a part of my childhood. I've been listening to them since I was a kid; to have them no longer with us, it's shocking and ...

The uranium boom unfolding north of La Loche is already creating new employment and training opportunities for members of the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN).Chief Teddy Clark told larongeNOW the pace of activity in the region has increased significantly, with multiple companies exploring for uranium and constructi...

Fresh bannock, moose meat, powwow dancing and even a two-stepping competition. These are all part of the Prince Albert Grand Council's Gathering of Nations event this week at Chief Joseph Custer grounds. The grand entry was held Tuesday afternoon and event manager Mel Mercredi acknowledged the efforts of the 22 committ...

Two Saskatchewan First Nations have reached settlements with Canada over historic agricultural benefits claims tied to Treaties 4 and 6.The Key First Nation, about 26 kilometres northwest of Kamsack and northeast of Yorkton, and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, located nearly the village of Marcelin, will receive a combined $2...

After the imposition of punishing 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods by the United States, Premier Scott Moe says it's unfortunate that talks between the two nations broke down.Moe spoke to reporters on Sunday at a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6, saying the latest round of ...

A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...