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Sentencing judge in Broncos crash calls for carnage on highways to end

March 22, 2019

MELFORT, Sask. — A judge called for an end to "carnage on our highways" as she sent a truck driver to prison on Friday for causing a fatal crash involving a Saskatchewan ...

'Nobody wins in this:' Truck driver in fatal Broncos crash gets 8-year sentence

March 22, 2019

MELFORT, Sask. — A truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison by a judge who said she believed his remorse ...

Saskatchewan medical students urge province to cover cost of abortion pill

March 21, 2019

SASKATOON — The Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan is urging the provincial government to provide universal coverage for the abortion pill.Spokeswoman Lara Witt says ...

Potash companies say Saskatchewan did not consult on budget tax change

March 21, 2019

REGINA — Two major potash companies say the Saskatchewan government gave them no warning it would be eliminating deductions and credits related to its potash production ...

Former Saskatoon massage therapist faces new sexual assault charge

March 21, 2019

SASKATOON — A 14th sexual assault charge has been laid against a former Saskatoon registered massage therapist who was previously convicted of sexual assault.Saskatoon police...

Excerpts from the Humboldt Broncos victim impact statements submitted to court

March 21, 2019

MELFORT, Sask. — The driver of a transport truck involved in a deadly crash with the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus will be sentenced Friday. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu has ...

Saskatchewan judge dismisses land use charges against protest group founder

March 20, 2019

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A judge has dismissed charges against one of the founders of the Indigenous Idle No More protest movement who was accused of living illegally on ...

Saskatchewan budget: Firefighters, organ donors win; teachers, students less so

March 20, 2019

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government tabled its 2019-20 budget Wednesday. Here's an idea of who will be happy and who might not be as pleased.WINNERSVolunteer firefighters: ...

Highlights of Saskatchewan's 2019-2020 budget

March 20, 2019

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government introduced its 2019-2020 budget Wednesday. Here are a few of the highlights:— Provincial sales tax stays at six per cent; no new taxes or...

Dance studio facing bylaw charges after noise complaints from Burton Cummings

March 18, 2019

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — An owner of a Saskatchewan fitness studio who says Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings complained about her music is facing noise bylaw charges.Kyra ...

Saskatchewan NDP asks premier to distance himself from yellow vest rallies

March 18, 2019

REGINA — The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe to instruct his cabinet ministers not to attend yellow vest rallies.Opposition Leader Ryan Meili pressed the ...

Saskatchewan's finance minister says budget will contain a small surplus

March 18, 2019

REGINA — Saskatchewan's finance minister says this week's provincial budget will include a modest surplus.Donna Harpauer says the province is forecast to return to the black ...

'Very intense:' A look at judge who will sentence truck driver in Broncos crash

March 17, 2019

REGINA — The judge deciding the fate of a truck driver who ...

Council of Saskatchewan city apologizes for comments in group home debate

March 15, 2019

WEYBURN, Sask. — City council in Weyburn, Sask., has ...

Saskatchewan workplace fatalities, injuries, up in 2018:WCB report

March 15, 2019

REGINA — Figures from the Saskatchewan Workers' ...

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A very dry January for southern Sask.

January 31, 2019

Although snowfalls throughout January 26, along with a rain-snow mixture on January 27 brought much needed moisture to Assiniboia and region, this winter is still unusually...

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Southland Co-op raises over $2,830 during Fuel Good Day

September 27, 2018

The preliminary totals for Co-op’s Fuel Good Day amounted to 28,317.05 litres pumped in Southland Co-op locations in Assiniboia, Coronach, Lafleche and Mossbank. A donation...

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February 1, 2019

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Different generations sound distinct notes in music survey

March 21, 2019

The music industry has undergone one of the biggest revolutions over the past three decades. A ...

Five people face first-degree murder charges in Saskatchewan homicide

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Sentencing judge in Broncos crash calls for carnage on highways to end

'Nobody wins in this:' Truck driver in fatal Broncos crash gets 8-year sentence

Saskatchewan medical students urge province to cover cost of abortion pill

Potash companies say Saskatchewan did not consult on budget tax change

Former Saskatoon massage therapist faces new sexual assault charge

Excerpts from the Humboldt Broncos victim impact statements submitted to court

Saskatchewan judge dismisses land use charges against protest group founder

Saskatchewan budget: Firefighters, organ donors win; teachers, students less so

Highlights of Saskatchewan's 2019-2020 budget

Dance studio facing bylaw charges after noise complaints from Burton Cummings

Saskatchewan NDP asks premier to distance himself from yellow vest rallies

Saskatchewan's finance minister says budget will contain a small surplus

'Very intense:' A look at judge who will sentence truck driver in Broncos crash

Council of Saskatchewan city apologizes for comments in group home debate

Saskatchewan workplace fatalities, injuries, up in 2018:WCB report

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A very dry January for southern Sask.

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Southland Co-op raises over $2,830 during Fuel Good Day

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Different generations sound distinct notes in music survey

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