Premier Scott Moe and members of his government spent much of the federal election campaign subtly, and not so subtly, supporting the federal Conservative party, but the morning after election day Moe said he's hopeful for a possible reset of the relationship with the new Liberal government led by Mark Carney."I c...

Elections Canada has released preliminary voter turnout numbers for Monday's election, although they do not include electors who registered on election day. The Constitution of Canada requires a review of electoral districts after each 10-year census to reflect changes and movements in Canada's population. The number o...

The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority Liberal government.Elections Canada has nearly wrapped up counting all the ballots in what turned out to be a razor-close race that will leave the Liberals three seats short of winning a majority.Recounts in some ridings are ...

Despite easily winning their seats, Saskatchewan's Conservative incumbents will return to a reshaped Ottawa following a national shift towards the Liberals. Daniel Westlake, a political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan, said while a win was attainable for the Tories, the lead they held in polling thr...

The Northwest School Division No. 203 is heading in a new direction this September. Jennifer Williamson will effectively take over from Duane Hauk on Aug., 1 and the transition has begun. Williamson, freshly sworn in last week, said her first order of business is to connect with all the communities within the division ...

The Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is pleased with Monday's election results.During the five week campaign, Bobby Cameron publicly encouraged Indigenous people to get out and vote, and according to actual voter turnout numbers his message was received loud and clear."You know we're ...

Starting Thursday, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province."The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. ...

If Monday's election had been up to Canadian high school and elementary students, there would have been a different result.They would have elected a minority Conservative government.More than 900,000 students participated in Student Vote Canada which is run by the CIVIX group.After learning about democracy and election...

The shape of the next Liberal government is becoming clearer as ballot counting continues after a historic election day in Canada.Canadians still won't know until later Tuesday whether Mark Carney's Liberals have won a majority or minority mandate from voters.Elections Canada decided early Tuesday morning to pause the ...

Jagmeet Singh says he will step down as the leader of the NDP as soon as new interim leader is chosen.Singh conceded defeat in his British Columbia riding of Burnaby Central and the party is at risk of losing official party status.

In a stunning reversal of an expected loss just three months ago, the Liberal Party is projected to form government again with Mark Carney at the helm. Vote counting remains ongoing but several Conservative incumbents are expected to hold their seats in Saskatchewan.PRINCE ALBERT RIDINGRandy Hoback was first elected as...

Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth mandate on Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to lead Canada through an economic crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.Carney will also take a seat in the House of Commons for the first time, having won the Ottawa riding of Nepean.At midnight EDT ballots were st...

Early results from Atlantic Canada are showing a tight race, following a short, intense and heated federal election campaign.The Canadian Press decision desk says the Liberals are leading in 22 of the 32 ridings where polls have closed, while in the 2021 election, the Liberals took 24 of 32 seats in the region.Polls ar...

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating an in-custody death after an arrest on the James Smith Cree Nation. The incident happened just before 8 a.m. on Monday. Melfort RCMP were called about a man discharging bear spray inside a home. A second caller soon let RCMP know the man may have u...

A cookie with a big blue and pink happy face is bringing smiles to the students at Living Sky School Division. "We are really excited to be teaming up with local Tim Hortons here in the Battlefords and in Meadow Lake," said Tonya Lehman, deputy director, adding that 100 per cent of proceeds will be going to L...

Fearing reprisal and expressing a desire to access enhanced programing, a man responsible for shooting another man in the head, has asked to serve his 10-year prison sentence out-of-province.The case of Dominic Chase Ahenakew, 32, was dealt with Monday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. With credit fo...

A man who stabbed another man with a kitchen knife seven times before leaving him for dead has been acquitted of second degree murder and instead convicted of manslaughter.The verdict for Roy Lasas was read Monday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and relates to the death in November 2020 of Troy Watson...

You might notice some unwanted roommates this spring. In fact, they might be driving you a little bit batty.Bats are waking up from hibernation, and Saskatchewan's environment ministry said May is a good time to work on evicting bats from buildings or take steps to keep them from finding their way inside in the first p...

After a short, intense and heated election campaign, Canadians are casting their ballots in a historic election to choose the next federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters.Each of the party leaders settled...

Election Day is officially underway but for those in certain northern communities: head's up - some voting locations have changed, and three communities have been affected. According to Elections Canada, those where were scheduled to vote in Witchekan Lake Prevention Building - Poll 074-0 with the postal codes SJ0 2M0,...

Photo Credit: Amanda Hagel Amanda Hagel is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her brand new cover release, "C...

OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters.Read More:Liberal leader Mark Carney ma...

Today's the day to make your voice heard. Canada's 45th general election runs today and on Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake, all eyes will be on candidates, Rose Marie Falk for the Conservatives, Larry Ingram for the Liberals, Darrell Patan for the Candian Future Party and William Petryk for the NDP. Incumbent Cons...

Veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan are encouraging pet owners to protect their dogs from canine parvovirus.Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that attacks dogs' gastrointestinal systems, leading to vomiting, bloody diarrhea, a lack of energy and a loss of appetite. The disease...

The Saskatchewan Rush are heading to the final four in the NLL playoffs.After falling behind 2-0 early to the Georgia Swarm in a winner-take-all game at the SaskTel Centre on Saturday night, the Rush found its stride and took care of business, securing a 13-9 win."We had a little bit of a slow start, but I thought...

Don't be surprised if you spot damaged signs next to Saskatchewan highways this spring.As the snow melts and the April showers turn into May flowers, more and more broken or damaged highway signs are becoming visible on Saskatchewan roads.Dan Palmer, with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, said spotting road signs ...

Saskatchewan Rush fans will soon be piling into the Sasktel Centre for the single-elimination quarter-final game.It's the first playoff game the Rush have hosted since 2019.The Rush, who finished the year with 13 wins and 5 losses, finished second in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) standings and take on the seventh ...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to move on from running back Ryquell Armstead.The CFL club announced the 28-year-old rusher was released on Friday. The Riders also announced defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd would no longer be with the team.Armstead joined the Riders on Sept. 16 after he was released from th...