Aid for Indigenous Trapline Cabins
PAGC, MN-S call for changes with disaster assistance program; SPSA requests federal help
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants the Saskatchewan government to revise its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to include trapline cabins. Under the program, assistance is available to municipalities, homeowners, small businesses, farms and non-profit organizations for uninsurable losses. However,...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
RCMP report shows violent crime spike in Sask.; premier vows action on drugs, bail reform
Premier Scott Moe says his government is doubling down on policing, bail reform and addictions recovery as violent crime continues to rise in Saskatchewan."We've been very clear about our approach when it comes to keeping our community safe," Moe said during a media conference Wednesday."Working with Pri...
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Missing Stanley Mission teen found deceased
Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed Wednesday that Dylan Ballantyne has been found deceased.The 15-year-old was last seen on July 18 at a home in Stanley Mission. The cause of death remains under investigation, and there was no information provided about where he was found.Saskatchewan RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Servic...
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Trade focus
Moe praises work on breaking down trade barriers at premiers' meeting
As it has been for more than seven months, trade was top of mind for many of the premiers as they met in Ontario this week for the Council of the Federation summer meeting.The prime minister spoke with the premiers Tuesday to update them about the trade negotiations with the U.S., and Premier Scott Moe had been signing...
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Former Macklin firefighter sentenced to probation, community service for arson
A former Macklin firefighter was given 18 months of probation and 200 hours of community service for lighting a number of hay bales on fire near Macklin and Evesham last July.Logan Sieben received his sentence on Monday in Unity, after pleading guilty to a single charge of arson causing property damage in January.Mackl...
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Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions
Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednesday they will merge as of Jan. 1, 2026, under the Conexus Credit Union banner. Celina Philpot, who currently serves as C...
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Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal law on sex work, upholding the convictions of two men who argued its provisions are overly broad. Mikhail Kloubakov and Hicham Moustaine were convicted of crim...
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Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion
Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers. However, the agency said its preliminary figures for June point to an increase of 1.6 per cent for that mon...
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The latest as ruling in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players gets underway
LONDON - An Ontario judge delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual as...
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In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial An Ontario judge is set to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada...
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Three miners trapped underground in B.C. are behind 30 metres of debris: company
DEASE LAKE - A remote-controlled scoop has begun the work of removing a pile of debris 20 to 30 meters long and seven to eight metres high to gain access to three workers trapped at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, a company statement s...
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Carney to talk major projects with Inuit leaders in Inuvik
INUVIK - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leaders today to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation. The meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee will be co-hosted by Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiri...
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