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Sask. Métis progress towards self-governance in Saskatoon
Since signing a historic agreement with the federal government last summer that recognized their rights, Mtis Nations Saskatchewan (MN-S) have been moving toward self-governance. A two-day conference ...
Feb 29, 2020
Beechy fundraiser ‘absolutely more than we expected’: Organizer
After some uncertainty, the NHL alumni game went off without a hitch in Beechy Friday night. Organizers were left scrambling Wednesday when they learned the main attraction-the Montreal Canadiens alum...
Feb 29, 2020
Unifor members picket outside Co-op AGM in Saskatoon
Around 30 Unifor members stopped outside the main entrance of TCU Place in Saskatoon on Saturday to draw attention to the ongoing lockout at the Regina refinery. “We thought it was important to ...
Feb 29, 2020
“(They) don’t give a damn about the students:” students union holds rally to send a message to institution, province
Affordability and accessibility were the driving force of a small rally by University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students Thursday. Dozens gathered in front of the administration building overlooking th...
Feb 27, 2020
Kindersley woman charged in death of baby makes court appearance
A 28-year-old Kindersley woman charged with second-degree murder in the death of her baby daughter made her first court appearance Thursday morning. (Teenie-Rose Steer/Facebook) Teenie-Rose Steer was ...
Feb 27, 2020
Department stores on the downswing, says retail analyst
A retail analyst thinks the world of shopping is rapidly changing. Craig Patterson, the editor-in-chief of retail-insider.com, spoke with Gormley on Tuesday about the future of big-box stores. Closure...
Feb 25, 2020
Teachers’ union, province have ‘productive’ discussion
Parents with kids in school can likely breathe a sigh of relief, at least for this week. Patrick Maze, the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF), said his meeting Tuesday with Educa...
Feb 25, 2020 Saskatchewan saw a decrease of 10 per cent in inflation-adjusted, per-student spending from 2012-13 to 2020-21. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. premier calls for carbon tax pause as Alberta court rules levy unconstitutional
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe brought renewed swagger as he addressed reporters Monday in Saskatoon following an Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declaring the federal carbon tax unconstitutional. R...
Feb 25, 2020 Premier Scott Moe (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Former First Nations’ chief found guilty of fraud and breach of trust
By Nigel Maxwell, paNOW During his term as chief at Fond du Lac First Nation, Napolean Mercredi personally pocketed nearly $280,000 of band money. The decision by Justice Gary Meschisnick was read Fri...
Feb 22, 2020
Moe agrees with Trudeau’s call to end railway blockades
Premier Scott Moe is in full agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s call to end rail blockades across the country immediately. Moe spoke to reporters in Saskatoon on Friday, minutes afte...
Feb 21, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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