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Emotional farewells in Leg by departing MLAs

Daily Leg Update: Longtime members including Don Morgan, Don McMorris, Dustin Duncan, Gord Wyant and Donna Harpauer give their final speeches in Legislature

May 17, 2024 5:09 PM Read more >

Young brings experience as new Minister of Advanced Education

Longtime Lloydminster MLA has vast experience in education including school board experience

May 17, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Shelly Palmer - Sony Music gets ready to sue everyone

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.

May 17, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Diamond anniversary for North Battleford City Kinsmen Band

Sustained by a supportive arts community.

May 16, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

North Stars’ Kian Bell named finalist for the CJHL MVP award

Smith-Bell was the MVP of the SJHL in 2023.

May 16, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Nadine Wilson out, Jon Hromek in as Sask United leader

Leadership change at Sask United Party takes place on final day of Legislative session before the election

May 16, 2024 6:40 PM Read more >

Judge acquits Travis Levitsky of sexual assault

The judge said the Crown didn't prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and therefore he must acquit.

May 16, 2024 6:14 PM Read more >

Forum explores history of mental health care

Speakers hosted by Saskatchewan Hospital Legacy Trail committee.

May 16, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Sask's highest court dismisses Soaring Eagle Whitstone's appeal

Soaring Eagle Whitstone was the 'Queen' of Westside Outlawz and had ordered Tiki Laverdiere's murder for the benefit of a criminal organization, court heard.

May 16, 2024 5:14 PM Read more >

Accusations from Speaker Weekes mark final day at the Leg

Daily Leg Update: Weekes accuses government leaders of harassment and intimidation, but Premier Scott Moe says this is first he’s heard of it.

May 16, 2024 4:51 PM Read more >

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