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Grow Hope Saskatchewan helps feed hungry around the world
The Grow Hope Saskatchewan program is now underway for this year, offering residents across the province an opportunity to help feed the hungry in underdeveloped nations.Through the initiative, people...
Apr 15, 2021
Fire ban in RM of Loon Lake
The Rural Municipality of Loon Lake No. 561 has declared a Level 1 fire ban for the area.Council made the decision after viewing the dry and windy conditions in Northwest Saskatchewan. The ban will be...
Apr 15, 2021
Liberal motion to impose closure on UNDRIP bill passes, limiting time for debate
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have used an unpopular tool to limit time for debate in the House of Commons on a bill that would harmonize Canada's laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Right...
Apr 15, 2021
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use. "The terms of referen...
Apr 15, 2021
New $11M fibre line to connect N.W.T. community to high-speed internet
Homes in What in the North Slave region of the Northwest Territories are to have access to high-speed internet by the end of this year. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal announced $11 million in co...
Apr 15, 2021
Proposed law in Montana to restart lethal injections falls short by narrow margin
HELENA, Mont. - The Montana senate has narrowly defeated a bill that would have removed obstacles that prevent the state from resuming executions. The decision directly affects Canadian Ronald Smith, ...
Apr 15, 2021
MLS season starts with hopes of returning to normalcy
Major League Soccer embarks on the 2021 season with a new labour agreement in hand, the return of two big stars, a new team in Austin, Texas, and lessons learned from 2020. There still won't be full c...
Apr 15, 2021
Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
OTTAWA - Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says any changes to modernize the employment insurance system won't be done without considering the financial impact on workers and employers. She also sa...
Apr 15, 2021
Vaccine age lowered to 48+ starting Friday, 293 new cases and two deaths announced
The provincial government announced today the vaccine booking age will be lowered once again starting Friday morning.In an effort to continue to protect residents as quickly as possible, the eligible ...
Apr 15, 2021
Age eligibility for COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in vaccination clinics changed to residents 51-54 years old only
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced as of 1 p.m. today that the age eligibility for COVID-19 walk-in and drive-thru vaccination clinics has changed to residents 51 to 54 years old on...
Apr 15, 2021