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2023 Agribition kicks off with burning of the brand

Premier Scott Moe and longtime ag reporter Jim Smalley together helped launch the 2023 Canadian Western Agribition.

Nov 21, 2023 8:53 AM Read more >

Need some fall comfort foods? Flavorful twists on 2 classics

Editors at shelter magazines suggest apple-themed parties as a way to reconnect with nature and celebrate the changing seasons.

Nov 21, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: How sodium batteries will reshape the clean energy future

A path forward in combating climate change and escaping China's lithium monopoly

Nov 21, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt the Saskatchewan Legislature

Daily Leg Update - Question Period interrupted by chants from gallery of “ceasefire now.”

Nov 20, 2023 10:35 PM Read more >

North Battleford looking at 5.12 per cent property tax increase

Budget deliberations for 2024 begin in North Battleford, with a host of increases on the table.

Nov 20, 2023 9:08 PM Read more >

WestJet announces daily flights from Regina to Twin Cities

Regina to see resumption of flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul for first time since 2016

Nov 20, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Shelly Palmer - Where's Sam?

Sam Altman's playing with his new toys at Microsoft, Emmett Shear's trying to put out fires with a water pistol at OpenAI, and the rest of us are trying to keep score.

Nov 20, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

PVC welding expertise boosts job growth

Saskatchewan Research Council and North West College collaborate on new plastic welding pilot program.

Nov 20, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Meota and District News: Citizens organize Remembrance Day service

Local senior honoured for longtime service.

Nov 20, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Mayfair and District News: Vikings win fifth provincial title

Hafford senior boys’ football program triumphs again.

Nov 20, 2023 9:28 AM Read more >

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