Saskatchewan

'Without hesitation': Lloydminster firefighter recognized with national honour for off-duty rescue

On a quiet winter morning nearly five years ago, when most of Lloydminster was still asleep, a flicker of orange rose above a cul-de-sac on the Alberta side of the border.It was just after 6 a.m. on F...

Dec 11, 2025

Arctic air leading to frigid conditions over the next couple of days

It's a good news, bad news forecast over the next couple of days for the province. The snowy, blustery conditions we have been experiencing will finally give way to some sunshine. The downside is that...

Dec 11, 2025

Fatal stabbing at Mistawasis First Nation results in 7 year prison sentence

A man who claimed he was acting in self-defence when he stabbed another man seven times with a kitchen knife, has received a seven year prison sentence.With remand credit, Roy Lasas has roughly 13 mon...

Dec 11, 2025

Premier Scott Moe adds five newly elected MLAs to Saskatchewan cabinet in shuffle

Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet on Thursday, with five MLAs who were first elected last year taking on ministerial portfolios for the first time.Mike Weger (Weyburn-Bengough) will serve as mini...

Dec 11, 2025

Surge of fake cash circulating in Lloydminster triggers RCMP warning

RCMP are urging businesses to be cautious after several recent reports of counterfeit Canadian bills circulating in Lloydminster.Police say that over the past few weeks, officers have responded to mul...

Dec 11, 2025

Supply issues in Sask. housing market likely to persist despite steady interest rate

With Canada's central bank holding its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says mortgage holders won't face any immediate payment shocks.However, Tyler Hud...

Dec 11, 2025

Provincial Auditor says SIGA financial statements are reliable

An examination of the annual financial statements of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) shows that the documents are reliable, reported the provincial auditor on Tuesday. The group runs m...

Dec 10, 2025

‘Take a breath’: Sask. premier, trade leaders react to Trump tariff threats on fertilizer

Saskatchewan isn't too worried about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat on fertilizer, yet.Trump told reporters on Monday that he may impose "very severe tariffs" on fertilizer from Canada in...

Dec 10, 2025

Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year.The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in Oc...

Dec 10, 2025

Hotel noise complaint leads to sexual assault investigation in Lloydminster

A noise complaint at a Lloydminster hotel early morning last week led RCMP to a sexual assault investigation and the arrest of three men.Police say officers were called to the hotel around 3:47 a.m. o...

Dec 09, 2025