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Food banks aren’t the answer to hunger, researchers say

Valerie Tarasuk wouldn’t be surprised if food charities receive record donations this holiday season. But she knows millions of Canadians will still go hungry.

Dec 13, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

Food prices are set to rise in 2021 — and farmers, food-insecure people will take a hit

A Canadian family of four can expect to spend almost $700 more on food next year, according to a report released Tuesday. That’s about a five per cent increase compared to 2020.

Dec 13, 2020 2:31 PM Read more >

Tam addresses mis- and dis-information

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Dec 13, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Dec. 13 COVID-19 update: 3 deaths, 222 new cases, 117 in hospital, 128 recoveries

Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two (2) new deaths in the group 80+ were reported in Saskatoon and one (1) new death in the age group 70-79 was reported in Regina.

Dec 13, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Growing trees for the Christmas tree market

Buy Local, Buy Real are a couple of slogans you may have noticed if you are looking for a real Christmas tree to grace your home this holiday season. I am a fan of the "real" thing.

Dec 13, 2020 9:56 AM Read more >

Dec. 12 COVID-19 update: 11 deaths, most since pandemic began

Eleven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.

Dec 12, 2020 1:41 PM Read more >

Calgary lawyer represents Prince Albert church fined $14,000 for members singing without masks

An Alberta lawyer is representing a Prince Albert pastor fined $14,000 for violating the public health act after his church congregation sang without masks.

Dec 12, 2020 9:07 AM Read more >

Taxpayers Federation slams Trudeau’s massive surprise carbon tax hike

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released the following statement in response to the Trudeau government’s announcement it would be hiking the federal carbon tax to $170/tonne by 2030: “In the run up to the last federal ele

Dec 12, 2020 5:55 AM Read more >

Man charged with accessory to murder of Tiki Laverdiere granted bail

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere was granted bail. Samuel Takakenew, 36, charged with accessory after the fact to murder, appeared by phone at a bail hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Dec. 11.

Dec 11, 2020 8:06 PM Read more >

Turkey shoot carries on long-standing tradition

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Dec 11, 2020 7:07 PM Read more >

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