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January is a great month for stargazing
With some warmer nights ahead, it’s the perfect opportunity to observe the night sky. Tim Yaworski, who is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, says that January is the perfect ...
Lane Hoffart Jan 09, 2026

Saskatchewan sees jobless rate increase in key seasonal hiring month
Statistics Canada says there was little change in December employment numbers with the unemployment rate rising 0.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent. Employment rose among people aged 55 and older, up 0.8 per...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 09, 2026

Saskatchewan sees a jump in unemployment during key seasonal hiring month
Statistics Canada says there was little change in December employment numbers with the unemployment rate rising 0.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent. Employment rose among people aged 55 and older, up 0.8 per...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 09, 2026

CTF calls on federal government to scrap gun buyback program
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to scrap it’s gun buyback program, as they say it costs taxpayers too much while also being unsuccessful. Gage Haubrich, CT...
Lane Hoffart Jan 08, 2026

Food distribution researchers says your favourite local restaurant could fall victim to economic times
The number of Canadian restaurant closures is expected to outpace new openings by over 4000 in 2026. That's from Sylvain Charlebois, a professor and researcher of food distribution and policy at Dalho...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 08, 2026

BRIT tips off today, gives students a shot at new experiences
Thursday marks the first day of the 56th annual Bedford Road Invitiational Tournament, better known as BRIT. It is one of the most prestigious high school boys’ basketball tournaments in Western...
Lane Hoffart Jan 08, 2026

Businesses encouraged to share feedback on proposed SaskPower rate hikes
Businesses and other stakeholders are being asked to share feedback regarding two new rate increases the provincial government plans to introduce. SaskPower recently filed an application proposing ele...
Keira Miller Jan 08, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister makes long-awaited state visit to China next week
Prairie farmers are hoping the four day mission will eventually convince China to eliminate, or at least sharply reduce crippling tariffs on Canadian canola and yellow peas. Carney will be arrive in C...
Neil Billinger Jan 07, 2026

Saskatoon drug bust nets weapons, vehicle and multiple drugs
The Saskatoon Police Service wrapped up a drug trafficking investigation with the arrest of two people and seizure of multiple drugs, weapons, cash and a vehicle. Members of the Crime Reduction Team w...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 07, 2026

Cameco prepares for a busy year following sizeable deal with US government
2026 will be a busy year for Cameco and parter company Westinghouse if they hope to meet goals set in 2025. Cameco's President and COO Grant Isaac spoke at an energy and utilities conference in Florid...
Keira Miller Jan 07, 2026

















