Sask. NDP questions Scott Moe's stance on western separatism
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made it clear that he doesn't support western separation on Monday, but the leader of the opposition is wondering why it took him so long to do so.Speaking to media on Friday, Moe was asked about support for comments claiming that a vote for the Liberal party in the federal election is a ...
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Election results
Watson re-elected chief at Mistawasis First Nation
Daryl Watson has been re-elected as chief of Mistawasis First Nation.As per Monday's band election results, he received 273 votes.The runner-up was Steven Johnstone with 186 votes.There were also 32 people vying for the five council seats and the winners were Lance Badger, Robin Daniels (re-elected), Desiree Dreaver, L...
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Provincial funding available for MMIWG+ community groups
A funding channel created as a result of calls to action by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls is once again accepting applications from community groups and organizations in the province.The MMIWG+ Community Respond Fund was initially launched in 2022. The program budget is $800,...
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Sask. NDP says drop in oil price means balanced budget claim is 'bogus'
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on countries around the world last week, the price of oil, one of the biggest industries in Saskatchewan, has been on a downward slide.Since Wednesday last week, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has slipped by about 13 per cent. On Monday, the WTI p...
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From Unity to Namibia: Small-town archer set to represent Canada at AGA World Tournament
In the quiet prairie town of Unity, a young athlete is preparing for an extraordinary journey.Sebastian Lauinger, a student at Unity Composite High School, is heading to Walvis Bay, Namibia, to represent Canada at the Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) World Tournament, set to take place from July 24 to 26.The prestigious co...
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Understanding finances
Turbulent times: Sask wealth advisor offers advice for panicked investors
Anyone with investments whether personal or for their children, may be feeling a bit more on edge. That's because recent market uncertainty has resulted in big drops for some portfolios. Cole Kachur is a Saskatchewan wealth management advisor and noted a downturn in stock prices was expected this year. "It's come ...
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Canada
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says guardianship law 'opaque,' lacks oversight
British Columbia's human rights commissioner says the province is the only place that she's aware of in Canada that allows people to be detained by the state without explicit legal authority, timelines or oversight. Kasari Govender says B.C.'s approac...
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'Sign of hope' for endangered killer whales as centre confirms newborn calf
The Centre for Whale Research says one of its field biologists has spotted a new calf in a pod of endangered killer whales off British Columbia's southern coast. The Washington-based centre says in a Facebook post that biologist Mark Malleson encounter...
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Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants' protected status set to expire in U.S.
MONTREAL - There has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a major border crossing south of Montreal, border officials said Tuesday amid concerns that Trump administration policies could drive another massive influx of migrants t...
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Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, calling it a "milestone in sustainable aviation." Canadian Advanced Air Mobility says its national board member Unither ...
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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, America's top trade official faced pushback Tuesday from lawmakers alarmed by the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war. United States Trade Representative Jamies...
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In the news today: Top three federal party leaders in Western Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders in Western Canada today The top three federal party leaders are in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold ...
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