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Banning guns 'will not stop criminal acts,' says Sask. government
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says a...
Mar 08, 2025 A restricted gun licence holder holds a AR-15 in 2020. The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
'Shortage of paramedics entering EMS as a career in Sask.': SHA
Vacancies and an ever-growing demand for calls have put immense pressure on ambulance services across the province. Glen Perchie, director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Saskatchewan Heal...
Mar 07, 2025
Saskatchewan heavy construction industry reacts to tariffs policies
The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association (SHCA) has expressed cautious optimism regarding the province's recent response to tariffs on imported construction materials. President Shantel Lipp em...
Mar 07, 2025 “We’ve heard loud and clear from both the Premier and the leader of the opposition that now is the time to invest in our trade-enhancing infrastructure,” said SHCA President Shantel Lipp. “We’re actually looking at this as a potential positive for the industry.” (Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association)
Sask. tariffs response to remain in place despite pause: Trade minister
Saskatchewan's trade and export minister says the provincial measures put in place in response to the tariff war between Canada and the U.S. will stay in place for now, despite a pause on some of the ...
Mar 07, 2025 Premier Scott Moe announces his government's response to Donald Trump's tariffs, flanked by Finance Minister Jim Reiter (L) and Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding (R). (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Service Canada promises passport processing in 30 days or it's free
OTTAWA - The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days ...
Mar 07, 2025 Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival unveils ticketed lineup for 2025
There will be plenty of shows to enjoy during this year's Saskatchewan Jazz Festival in Saskatoon. The festival unveiled its ticketed lineup Friday, which includes the programming at the main festival...
Mar 07, 2025 A horn section on stage during the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. (SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival/Twitter)
Education Minister Everett Hindley calls new teacher contract a win for students
The province is hearing from the Minister of Education Everett Hindley for the first time since the new teacher's collective bargaining agreement was announced. On Wednesday, Samantha Becotte, Saskatc...
Mar 06, 2025 Education Minister Everett Hindley believes the relationship between the province and teachers is in a good place. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Kevin Marsh, Team McEwen looking to end Sask's Brier drought
When it comes to curling events, Kevin Marsh believes the Brier is one of the best. "The Brier has always been the top event for me personally. As a kid, this is the event I wanted to make and win. I ...
Mar 06, 2025
Tariff situation making provincial budgeting difficult
The back-and-forth threat of American tariffs and uncertainty around how much, where and when has made building the Government of Saskatchewan's budget "very difficult" according to provincial Finance...
Mar 06, 2025
Saskatoon Fire responds to 37 overdoses in 24 hours
The Saskatchewan Health Ministry released another overdoes alert update in Saskatoon. Since the last week of February, there has been a dangerous drug being sold in the bridge city. "There is a higher...
Mar 06, 2025 Pictured is a package of fentanyl seized by the Regina Police Service in 2023. Testing provided by Prairie Harm Reduction on Feb. 26, 2025, said the recent spike on Saskatoon overdoses involved drugs sold as fentanyl or other drugs that are light pink chunks, or dark purple chunks. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
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