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Strong wholesale trade growth in Saskatchewan in October

Strong wholesale trade growth in Saskatchewan in October

Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade numbers in October were up 6.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted) over the previous month, which was the highest percentage increase among the provinces. The value of wholesale trade in October was almost $2.4 billion.

Help developing nations avoid fossil fuel 'lock-in,' study urges

Canada can make a big climate impact by helping developing nations avoid getting stuck with fossil fuel infrastructure embedded in their societies, a new study has found.

Humboldt RCMP arrest Catholic priest on sexual assault charges

The Humboldt RCMP arrested a 45-year-old Saskatchewan priest after receiving multiple reports of incidents of a sexual nature. RCMP charged Fr. Anthony Atter of Lake Lenore with sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation.
Editorial - Budget discussions need not be behind closed doors

Editorial - Budget discussions need not be behind closed doors

At the regular meeting of Yorkton Council if one looked down the agenda one would have seen a budget item for the upcoming City budget. In December that is hardly surprising.

Cameco shutters Cigar Lake uranium mine amid ‘negative trend’ in the pandemic

Saskatoon-based uranium producer Cameco Corp. temporarily suspended production at Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan on Monday amid a “significant negative trend in the pandemic” affecting the province.
First Saskatchewan vaccine doses arrive, shots to begin Tuesday evening

First Saskatchewan vaccine doses arrive, shots to begin Tuesday evening

Regina– Winston Churchill famously said on Nov. 10, 1942, the year the Second World War turned in favour of the Allies, “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.
NDP says new COVID-19 restrictions should have been implemented sooner

NDP says new COVID-19 restrictions should have been implemented sooner

Saskatoon– An hour before Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced more COVID-19 public health restrictions on Dec.
Sask. reports seven COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday

Sask. reports seven COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday

There are 194 new cases and 124 in hospital

No one is coming for Christmas: Saskatchewan brings in more COVID-19 restrictions

Regina– When the current public health orders were put in place in late November with the intention of curbing the exponential growth of new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, the plan was to update these measures on Dec. 17.
Resident tells Council business property taxes too high

Resident tells Council business property taxes too high

At least one individual thinks the way Yorkton assesses property taxes is unfair to business properties and Monday he appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton to let his views be known.
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