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Saskatchewan is putting out the welcome mat for refugees fleeing Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s attack on the country. “I spoke with my federal counterpart yesterday to advise that Saskat...

Saskatchewan health cards will no longer carry an “R” to denote the card holder has self-declared as a Registered Indian. The government said the change was effective immediately. Prior to...

The Bank of Canada has increased its key interest rate for the first time since 2018. The national bank raised its rate to 0.5 per cent on Wednesday, up from 0.25 per cent. It had been at that level s...

Two busts near Maidstone in the past week have taken a bevy of fake credit cards and identity documents off the streets. The RCMP said the first two arrests occurred Feb. 22, when the Maidstone Mounti...

Kayla DeMong has been named the new executive director of Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) in Saskatoon. DeMong, who was the associate director, steps into the role previously held by Jason Mercredi. He h...

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has started to move to self-screening at its facilities. The SHA began the process Monday — the same day the last of the COVID-related public health measures in...

David Phillips has seen March come in like a lion and go out like a lamb many times. And sometimes it doesn't. "I've seen as many the other way — and sometimes it comes in like frozen mutton," E...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders want CFL fans to "Bring it to the Heartland" for the 2022 Grey Cup Festival in Regina. The Roughriders revealed the theme of the festival Tuesday, saying in a media releas...

Contractors in Saskatchewan now have legislation to help them get timely compensation. On Tuesday, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 came into force. “The Government ...

A Saskatoon police officer needed a few stitches after being bit by an axe while responding to a call on Monday evening. Police say it happened when officers were talking to a man who appeared ready t...