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Sask. gas prices remain flat

Sask. gas prices remain flat

Even with oil prices jumping more than $4 per barrel compared to last week, average gasoline prices across much of Canada have remained relatively steady, though some provinces saw notable increases.
Young calls on Chan to clarify stance on separatism

Young calls on Chan to clarify stance on separatism

Young says Chan's recent remarks did not explicitly denounce separatism or clarify his involvement with Unified Grassroots.
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes

Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes

QUÉBEC — Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires. Two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews will head to Dryden, Ont.
'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

EDMONTON — Row after row of Canadian flags fly high atop tall poles over manicured lawns in a southern Alberta town that's also home to the province's premier, her husband and their dog. Kathleen Sokvitne has lived on the street in High River, Alta.
Sask. leads Canada in April job gains, lowest jobless rate

Sask. leads Canada in April job gains, lowest jobless rate

Saskatchewan added 21,100 jobs in April and posted Canada's lowest unemployment rate at 4.3%, according to Statistics Canada.
Highway Hotline sets record with 60 million checks this year

Highway Hotline sets record with 60 million checks this year

Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline saw over 60 million checks in the past year, smashing previous records for the road info service.
Mammography machines added in Regina and Saskatoon

Mammography machines added in Regina and Saskatoon

Two units intended to improve access for those eligible.
Finger-pointing at Leg over GTH attempted deal with Costco

Finger-pointing at Leg over GTH attempted deal with Costco

Regina city council, opposition NDP critical of provincial government for allowing GTH to enter “bidding war” for second Costco location.
Wildfire count doubles five-year average in Sask, says SPSA

Wildfire count doubles five-year average in Sask, says SPSA

The province has seen 135 wildfires as of May 9, which is double the average over the past five years.
Officials say crews are dealing with more Saskatchewan wildfires this year

Officials say crews are dealing with more Saskatchewan wildfires this year

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says there are more wildfires burning in the province this time of year compared with the five-year average.
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