Provincial News

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government is planning to extend the life of the province's coal plants before moving to nuclear power generation, says a letter from the Crown Investments Corporation Minister.

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan say Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to repeal certain energy policies if he wants Canada to have the strongest economy in the G7.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.

Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan and Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta conclude joint caucus meeting in Lloydminster.

SaskPower currently has coal-fired power-generating stations in the Estevan and Coronach areas.

Marlo Pritchard defended its air tanker fleet readiness.

The NDP accuses the government of being out of touch. The government said the Opposition is politicizing the tragedy.

Fatigue shouldn't be an issue Thursday night for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton (0-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-0) coming off a bye week. This will mark the Elks' home opener following their season-opening 31-14 road loss to the B.C.

Three credit unions to merge after overwhelming vote in favour by members

Highways Minister David Marit says workers did an amazing job, but also says there will be lessons learned.