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Saskatchewan's vow to axe industrial carbon tax tests climate targets during federal election
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe's promise to eliminate the industrial carbon tax moves away from the province's own climate plans, says one economist. It could also open the door to a potential federal election issue, says another.
Confirmed measles case leads to exposure warnings in Saskatoon, North Battleford
Another measles case has been confirmed in Saskatchewan, prompting an exposure risk in about a dozen locations between Saskatoon and North Battleford.
Saskatoon struggling with hundreds of overdoses in past month as city, province consider solutions
Saskatoon and various provincial bodies are grappling with an overdose crisis that has overwhelmed front-line responders and community organizations aiding those in need.
Sask. commissioner sides with Opposition MLA after conflict-of-interest complaint
Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner has concluded that a Saskatchewan NDP MLA's social media posts are not in violation of an act barring them from using their political position for personal gain.
Sask. budget includes millions to hire municipal police officers, marshals
The Saskatchewan government's newly released budget has increased its policing spending by several million dollars and includes a promise to add about 100 provincially-funded municipal police officers.
Indigenous leaders denounce online harassment after allegations of racism at small-town Sask. hockey game
A provincial senior hockey game in a small Saskatchewan town has gained far-reaching online attention for altercations in the stands that some allege were driven by racism.
Husband of home daycare owner sentenced to 15 years for child pornography, sexual assault
The husband of a daycare owner, which operated the facility at their home, has been convicted of several sex crimes.
Canada-U.S. trade war could lead to lower beef prices north of border: Sask. economist
The Saskatchewan beef industry is intertwined with the U.S., and the trade war could expose aspects that could lead to rising costs in some areas of the supply chain and cheaper prices in others.
How much is trade between Saskatchewan and the U.S. worth?
The trade war between the United States and Canada is expected to impact people on both sides of the border. Saskatchewan wealth of sought-after resources means it has an interesting role in the conflict.
Saskatoon city council seeks federal funding that could change city's AirBnB, VRBO landscape
Saskatoon city council is seeking federal funding to enforce business licensing for short-term rentals in the city, in hopes of improving the rental market for long-term stays.