Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Ottawa ‘very seriously’ considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding...
Apr 15, 2026 Culture Minister Marc Miller speaks during a panel at the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Montreal on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is re...
Apr 15, 2026 A screenshot of highways in the Smeaton area this morning. (Image Credit: Highway Hotline)
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were di...
Apr 15, 2026 The affected products include the 7-Eleven brand’s turkey, ham and swiss subs, chicken Caesar wraps, egg, bacon and cheddar English muffins, egg, sausage and cheddar English muffins, pizza subs, hungryman subs, roast beef wedges, tuna salad wedges, spicy Buffalo chicken wraps, rotisserie chicken chipotle wraps, hoagie subs, Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches and veggie wraps. (Image Credit: Government of Canada)
Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resu...
Apr 15, 2026 Byelection wins Monday secured a majority government for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals. Here, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the beginning of a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Unplug cellphone chargers when not in use: Hudson Bay Fire Dept.
The Hudson Bay Fire Department (HBFD) is cautioning the public about the dangers of leaving a cellphone charger plugged into the outlet unattended. The department posted on their social media page tha...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Hudson Bay Fire Department/Facebook)
Liberals set to form historic majority government after sweeping three byelections
It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections for Prime Minister Mark Carney to assemble enough members of Parliament to turn his minority government into a slim majority - a ...
Apr 14, 2026 Supporters cheer as they watch results for Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste at her party's federal byelection night gathering in Terrebonne, Que., on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi)
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day
The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as the Iran war sends energy costs surging, Prime Minster Mark Carney announced on Tuesday.Carney said t...
Apr 14, 2026 Gas prices rose to over $2 per litre in many stations in Montreal on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi)
Liberals win two Toronto-area byelections, securing majority government
It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections for Prime Minister Mark Carney to assemble enough members of Parliament to turn his minority government into a majority - a feat ...
Apr 13, 2026 Liberal candidate Danielle Martin celebrates winning the byelection for the riding of University—Rosedale in Toronto, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Image Credit: Chris Young/ Canadian Press)
Sask NDP: Overrun prisons in Prince Albert putting everyone at risk
Both provincial jails in Prince Albert continue to exceed operational capacity, and the Saskatchewan NDP said it's putting correctional workers and general community safety at risk. NDP MLA for Cumber...
Apr 13, 2026 NDP MLA Jordan McPhail was in Prince Albert on Monday to talk about overcrowding in two Prince Albert jails. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)