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Saskatchewan Skies: Planets line up over seven nights

Venus is shining brightly in the western evening sky at one of the best apparitions for 2023.

Jan 1, 2023 10:33 AM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Winter survival in the garden

Trees that are able to survive the winter have acclimatized to the climate.

Jan 1, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

‘Moose Caboose’ mobile warming centre new to P.A.

The Moose Caboose Cold Weather Outreach Van will be moving through the streets of Prince Albert and addressing the immediate needs through Outreach.

Dec 31, 2022 12:17 PM Read more >

Three arrested for theft of delivery truck in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP’s Gang Task Force, Battlefords Municipal General Investigation Section and Battlefords Forensic Identification Services assisted in this investigation.

Dec 30, 2022 2:43 PM Read more >

Opinion: It’s not only in China that ideology trumps common sense

Canada’s blind commitment to a failed ideology is worsening health-care outcomes.

Dec 30, 2022 1:46 PM Read more >

Commentary: Canadians forced to pay more in the name of ‘climate change’

Ottawa supports lower global energy prices. Just not for Canadians.

Dec 30, 2022 12:39 PM Read more >

Prairie Debut to bring unique musical journey to the Dekker Centre

The earliest version of the santur dates back as far as Babylonian stone carvings over 2,500 years ago.

Dec 30, 2022 11:21 AM Read more >

Opinion: Regulated career colleges key to solving labour shortages

There are 20 regulated career colleges registered in Saskatchewan.

Dec 30, 2022 10:33 AM Read more >

Update: Fog advisories lifted

Visibility is expected to improve late Friday morning.

Dec 30, 2022 8:54 AM Read more >

Altercation between Meadow Lake care home residents ends in death

No charges have been laid and investigators do not believe there is a risk to public safety.

Dec 29, 2022 3:18 PM Read more >

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