Dance dream
On pointe: from hoop dancing to ballet, one teen girl does it all
From her roots in a small community in Saskatchewan to living in Manitoba, one 17-year-old girl has danced her way to a peak performance in the Nutcracker in Arizona. Niyana Harris, 17, is a member of the Atahkakoop Cree Nation near Prince Albert, but grew up in Winnipeg for seven years before moving to the US. She rec...
Jun 28, 2025
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Expected in late afternoon and evening
Environment Canada issues Tornado Watch for large portion of Saskatchewan
At 10:24 Saturday morning, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for a large portion of Saskatchewan regarding weather that could cause tornadoes in the region during the afternoon and into the evening.A low pressure system moving in from the west is giving favourable conditions for the development of f...
Jun 28, 2025
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diversity
Wildfire devastation will lead to a rebirth of the boreal forest
Although the forest in many areas of Northern Saskatchewan have been devastated by wildfire, it is a natural occurrence that will lead to a more diverse ecosystem. "It does create a rebirth for the forest," said Provincial Silviculture Forester Michelle Young, who specializes in the science of managing forest...
Jun 27, 2025
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Over 1300 claims made
How Saskatchewan wildfires could affect future insurance policies
While the smoke has cleared in Denare Beach, life is anything but normal for resident Linda Lowe. Her family's home of 31 years was burned down by wildfire. What was supposed to be a relaxing summer holiday from her job in the school division will now be filled with the overwhelming task of navigating the insurance pro...
Jun 27, 2025
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New U of R Chancellor Cadmus Delorme
Cadmus Delorme named University of Regina Chancellor
In a groundbreaking appointment by the University of Regina, Cadmus Delorme has become the school's first Chancellor of First Nations heritage.Delorme's historic new role with the University of Regina (U of R) was announced on June 16. For the past three years, Delorme had been the Chair of the U of R's Board of Govern...
Jun 27, 2025
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Public safety
Junior Prince Albert firefighter reflects on wildfire experience
While some of his friends were worried about their next homework assignment or how they be spending their Saturday Night, Prince Albert's Jace Dorward was up north ensuring fires did not spread to precious structures.The 16-year-old is a junior firefighter with the Buckland Volunteer Fire Department, and as part of the...
Jun 27, 2025
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Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path to House
OTTAWA - A byelection has been called in the federal riding of Battle River--Crowfoot, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping to win a seat in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set Aug. 18 as the date for the vote. Poil...
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CFIB says internal trade barriers coming down, but patchwork could create challenges
TORONTO - A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says progress has been made on removing trade barriers within Canada, but it adds that the patchwork of approaches could create new issues. Ryan Mallough, CFIB's vice-president o...
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Political, health leaders among more than 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA - The prime minister's incoming chief of staff and two doctors who led Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic are among 83 appointments to the Order of Canada, being announced today by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. The list includes Marc-André Blanchar...
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanks Canada for dropping digital services tax
OTTAWA - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanked Canada for rescinding its digital services tax in a move to resume trade negotiations with the United States. In a post on social media, Lutnick says the tax would have been "a deal breaker" for a...
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In the news today: Canada rescinds digital services tax
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada rescinds digital services tax Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with the United States, Finance Minister Fra...
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Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?
OTTAWA - Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out close to $2 billion as expected today, as Canada moved to cancel the controversial digital services tax on Sunday, just one day before the first payment was due. The announcement...
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