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Showcase 2020 CANCELLED
The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), out of an abundance of caution during these unprecedented times, has opted to cancel Showcase 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.While the OSAC st...
May 26, 2020

Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week Is May 24 To 30
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 24 to 30 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week to raise awareness of the threat of invasive species to our province's waterbodies. "This week hig...
May 26, 2020

#MeToo, phase 2: Doc explores heavy burden on women of colour
There's an elegant, almost poetic silence to one of the most compelling scenes of "On the Record," a powerful new documentary about sexual violence that knows just when to dial down to a hushed quiet....
May 26, 2020

Consumer confidence up slightly but remains near 6-year low
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low in the face of the widespread business shutdowns that have sent the economy i...
May 26, 2020

SJHL AGM set for June 6, will be different than usual
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is preparing for what is expected to be a much different season than normal.The first step in planning for the 2020/2021 season is the Annual General Meeti...
May 26, 2020

Council considers using digital billboard to recognize graduates
Prince Albert high school graduates could have the opportunity to see their names up in lights on the city's famed digital billboard. At Monday night's executive committee meeting, city councillors we...
May 26, 2020

City looks for outside help in dealing with outstanding property tax
The City of North Battleford is attempting to recover $4 million in outstanding municipal property taxes. Council approved administration's recommendation to appoint local firm Battle River Law to ass...
May 26, 2020

Raptors Uprising guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey gets another NBA 2K honour
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named player of the week in the NBA 2K League for the second time in three weeks. The 30-year-old from Memphis won We...
May 26, 2020

US home price gains quickened in March as sales plunged
WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices accelerated in March even though sales plummeted, as those Americans still house shopping were forced to bid for a sharply diminished supply of homes. The S&P CoreLog...
May 26, 2020

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX's first astronaut launch. A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off Wednesday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center, carrying a Drago...
May 26, 2020