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Taxpayers’ ombudsperson investigates CRA targeting of Muslim-led charities
OTTAWA - Taxpayers' ombudsperson Franois Boileau will investigate the concerns of Muslim charities and other charities led by people of colour about being inappropriately targeted for audits. Boileau ...
Aug 06, 2021

Christopher Lake prepares for Western Days this weekend
Residents of northern Saskatchewan can attend a fun, local festival this weekend at Christopher Lake as they host a dance tonight and a parade, and trade show tomorrow.Western Days at Christopher Lake...
Aug 06, 2021

Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed defenceman, and alternate captain, Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of US$9.25 million an...
Aug 06, 2021

Official: Offensive coming against Tigray forces in Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ethiopia's spreading Tigray conflict faces a fresh wave of fighting as an Amhara regional official says Amhara forces will launch an offensive on Saturday against Tigray forces w...
Aug 06, 2021

Northeast Sask. athlete heading to Tokyo for Paralympics
One Saskatchewan athlete heading to Tokyo for the 2021 Paralympics comes from the northeast.Melfort's Julie Kozun's love of volleyball began in Grade 7 when she was playing with her high school team a...
Aug 06, 2021

Multiple arrests following gun incident at Ile a La Crosse
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming three people were arrested in connection to a tense situation Thursday in Ile a La Crosse.Just after 1 p.m., police received a complaint a person in the community had ...
Aug 06, 2021

Frozen mangos recalled over possible Hepatitis A contamination
Saskatchewan residents are being advised to return or throw out certain brands of frozen mangoes available in the province.The recall is due to risk of Hepatitis A contamination in the products.No kno...
Aug 06, 2021

Preliminary inquiry dates set in case for accused facing charge in Cindy MacKay death
The case for a man facing a charge in the death of Cindy MacKay last year is now scheduled for a preliminary inquiry in 2022.Michael MacKay, 39, is charged with first degree murder in the death of his...
Aug 06, 2021

What'sHappeningNOW Aug. 6, 2021
Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about a 'catastrophic' situation for Saskatchewan ranchers.
Aug 06, 2021

Public inquest to examine man's death at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
Over three years have passed since Lisa Johnstone's son Brennan was found deceased in a burnt car on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.The details of the young man's death in May, 2018, will be discussed in...
Aug 06, 2021