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MLA Cockrill: Saskatchewan sees national best employment rate
August was a month of job growth for Saskatchewan. The province added 16,100 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 per cent, while the national rate increased to 7.1 per cent. Saskatchew...
Sep 17, 2025
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.The Bank of Canada's policy r...
Sep 17, 2025

Saskatchewan invests over $9M to upgrade Lloydminster health facilities
The Saskatchewan government has invested more than $9 million to improve health-care facilities in Lloydminster, with upgrades already underway at the hospital, long-term care homes and other medical ...
Sep 17, 2025

7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day
There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...
Sep 17, 2025

Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 17, 2025

Meadow Lake SheDevils to tackle Western Canada's top youth ruby sevens tournament
For a decade, the Meadow Lake SheDevils have been proving rugby isn't just a boys' game. This month, they'll take that spirit on the road to Kamloops, B.C., competing Sept. 20-21 in the largest youth ...
Sep 16, 2025

Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday
Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...
Sep 16, 2025

North West College celebrates 50 years with community barbecue
North West College celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Battlefords with a barbecue open to the public. Dr. Eli Ahlquist, president and CEO of North West College said the community is to thank for t...
Sep 16, 2025

Battlefords Sharks U18 AAA Wins 2025 Calgary Firestarter Tournament Ahead of the Season
Each year, rep girls hockey teams gather in Calgary for the Firestarter Tournament, an event meant to showcase female hockey talent and get the teams kicked off for the year. It is one of the elite to...
Sep 16, 2025

Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event
Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...
Sep 16, 2025