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Wednesday's Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot is $62 million

It's been over seven years since Lotto 6/49 has been this big

Apr 9, 2023 11:36 AM Read more >

Prairie Wool: A laugh a minute

If you can’t have a laugh at work, it ain’t worth goin’.

Apr 9, 2023 9:42 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Make the most of mint

A minty fragrance is associated with cleanliness and good health.

Apr 9, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Grafting your way to delicious apples

Prairie producers can compare the quality of apples to those grown in the Okanagan.

Apr 9, 2023 8:28 AM Read more >

More charges dropped against Brent Habetler in Lloydminster court

Three charges against Sir Brent Adair Habetler have now been withdrawn. One charge remains against him.

Apr 6, 2023 9:16 PM Read more >

The birds are back at the Legislature

The Canada Geese are slowly but surely returning home to their familiar gathering place at the Legislature grounds in Regina.

Apr 6, 2023 9:05 PM Read more >

Sask. reports 236 more job offers to RNs from Philippines

Now nearly 400 RNs from Philippines have accepted offers in Saskatchewan, according to Ministry of Health, after a second recruiting mission took place in March.

Apr 6, 2023 7:29 PM Read more >

North Battleford Gang Task Force recovers a prohibited firearm

A youth was arrested after police found him in possession of prohibited sawed-off rifle.

Apr 6, 2023 7:03 PM Read more >

Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash

HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN — Church bells rang Thursday in Humboldt, Sask.,at the same time as the deadly bus crash brought unimaginable tragedy to the small city five years ago. The bells at St.

Apr 6, 2023 5:38 PM Read more >

Sask. Firearms Act passes on final day before Easter break

Daily Leg Update - Leg passes act which they say will enhance safety and also protect the rights of lawful firearm owners

Apr 6, 2023 3:33 PM Read more >

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