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Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
OTTAWA - Four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Russia.Carney says the new sancti...
Feb 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)
WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico
OTTAWA - Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend.Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet ...
Feb 24, 2026 WestJet passenger jets are shown parked at departure gates at the Calgary International Airport on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
For the love of theatre: ‘Bittergirl’ cast brings heartbreak and humour to the stage
It's all for the love of theatre.That's the opinion shared by the four-person musical cast of Bittergirl, who all said the long rehearsal hours are worth every minute once the curtain rises."It can be...
Feb 23, 2026 Amber Milne, Holly Bryant and Crystal Gilbert practicing at rehearsal with members of the musical's band. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
'You just get used to it': Four years after fleeing war, a displaced Ukrainian reflects on life in Saskatchewan
Nearly four years after fleeing Ukraine, Yevheniia Pyshuk has built a life in Saskatchewan, but every call home still begins with uncertainty.Her family remains in the country. She is the only one who...
Feb 23, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Sask. residents vacationing in Mexico making best of a bad situation
Hunker down and keep a low profile.Those are the instructions that have been provided to Saskatoon's Darwin and Vanessa Gardiner who are at a resort outside Puerto Vallarta, one of several regions in ...
Feb 23, 2026 Prince Albert's Michelle McKeaveney is vacationing in Mexico and on Sunday this was the view from her condo. (Image Credit: Submitted/ Michelle McKeaveney)
Premier Moe hints at ‘challenges’ in upcoming provincial budget
Premier Scott Moe didn't give any numbers, but did suggest his provincial government may table a 2026-27 budget in a couple of weeks that's in the red.Speaking to guest host Taylor McPherson on The Ev...
Feb 23, 2026 Speaking on The Evan Bray Show Monday, Premier Scott Moe hinted the upcoming provincial budget may run a deficit, saying he doesn’t think any provinces will have a balanced budget this year. (Image Credit: file photo/CJME News Staff)
'Gangs are never an option': Thunderchild First Nation hosts community anti-gang conference
For Betty Anne Shankar, director of prevention for Thunderchild First Nation, bringing awareness to gang prevention is crucial. "We are seeing recruitment happening at younger ages. Gangs target the v...
Feb 23, 2026 Thunderchild First Nation's flag. (Image Credit: The Canadian Encyclopedia)
North Battleford council to weigh cannabis store cap, shipping container rules and feel hikes
North Battleford city council will face a mix of policy questions and cost adjustments Monday night, including a request to limit cannabis retailers, possible changes to shipping container regulations...
Feb 23, 2026 A picture taken during a previous council meeting at the Don Ross Council Chamber in North Battleford. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW staff)
New Coalition Brings Vital Support for Indigenous Workers
An Indigenous-led organization for Indigenous workers is strengthening workplace safety for First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis communities.A coalition of Indigenous-led organizations announced in January ...
Feb 23, 2026 Toby Desnomie (Kihei Ogihtcita Okimaw) with Anne Tennier (President and CEO of CCOHS) shake hands at a MOU signing in December 2025. (Image Credit: COIW)
Listen: Wesakejack and the Chickadees
Theresa Thorsen is a Cree-Mtis from Muskoday First Nation located within Treaty Six territory. As part of Indigenous Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan, Thorsen shared the story of Wesakejack and the ...
Feb 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 266705863 © Jamie Piccolo | Dreamstime.com)