Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Brother of injured Broncos player to hold hockey tournament to give back
The brother of a Humboldt Broncos player who was injured in a Saskatchewan bus crash that killed 16 people is organizing a hockey tournament to show his gratitude to the community. Ryan Gobeil, who wo...
Apr 29, 2018
Michelle Wolf draws laughs, gasps at correspondents’ dinner
WASHINGTON - If President Donald Trump isn't comfortable being the target of jokes, comedian Michelle Wolf gave him and others plenty of reasons to squirm Saturday night. "It's 2018 and I'm a woman, s...
Apr 29, 2018
Fitted with ankle bracelet, Cosby to be prisoner inside home
PHILADELPHIA - Two days after his conviction, Bill Cosby has already started life as an inmate - though his surroundings are far nicer than they likely will be in a few months. A judge says Cosby will...
Apr 28, 2018
Maple bugs make an appearance as weather gets warmer
Spring has sprung, and that means one thing: bugs. One pest is already making an appearance, maple bugs. Sean Sherwood with Poulin's Pest Control said maple bugs are already back and smell when you cr...
Apr 28, 2018
Highway reopens after serious crash
A section of Highway 9 south of Yorkton has reopened after what RCMP are calling a serious collision. The collision was between a semi and truck and happened about five kilometres south of Yorkton. Th...
Apr 27, 2018 An accident between a semi and truck on Highway 9, south of Yorkton on April 27, 2018. (Grassland News)
'A real blessing:' Communities rally to save homes from grass fire
The typically lush, green hills of the Lumsden valley have been charred black after a grass fire tore through late Thursday afternoon. Lumsden's volunteer fire department was dispatched just after 4 p...
Apr 27, 2018 Thick black smoke billowed over a property near Lumsden as a grass fire swept through the valley on April 26, 2018. (Jayleen Fitzsimmons/Submitted)
Municipal associations tackle topics in annual meetings
Rural municipality associations from across the prairies have come together in Regina to discuss a wide variety of topics at their annual meeting. The Western Canadian Municipal Association Meeting br...
Apr 27, 2018
Fire crews, volunteers battle grass fire at Buffalo Pound Lake
Dry conditions paired with a stiff breeze proved to be a bad combination Friday afternoon as a large grass fire burnt land on the north end of Buffalo Pound Lake. Carrie Mullen, a resident who helped ...
Apr 27, 2018 A grass fire threatened homes at the north end of Buffalo Pound Lake on April 27, 2018. (Carrie Mullen/Submitted)
Fake toy gun lands real charges for teen
Bringing a fake toy gun to school has landed real charges for a 16-year-old boy. The teen is facing two charges after bringing a cap gun to school on April 26. Around 2:50 p.m. police were called to W...
Apr 27, 2018
Eight women and two men killed in Toronto van attack: coroner
TORONTO - Authorities have released the identities of the 10 people killed in this week's van attack in Toronto, saying they include eight women and two men. Dr. Dirk Huyer, the chief coroner for Onta...
Apr 27, 2018
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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