Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Canora man back in court in workplace CO poisoning case
YORKTON — Another court appearance has been made by a Canora man arrested in connection with a carbon monoxide poisoning at a workplace. Police say in October 2023, a 14-year-old employee was ex...
Doug Falconer Mar 30, 2026

Saskatchewan to ask residents for views on banning social media for children under 16
REGINA - Premier Scott Moe says his government is planning to ask Saskatchewan residents their view on banning social media for children under 16. "Prime Minister (Mark Carney) ... had indicated it's ...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Hate crimes numbers stayed steady in 2024 after years of increases: StatCan
OTTAWA - The number of police-reported hate crimes stayed steady in 2024, after sharp increases in prior years, Statistics Canada said Monday. There were 4,882 hate crimes in Canada in 2024, a one per...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

P.E.I. to become first province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
Prince Edward Island is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age to 45 after several national health groups said the disease is increasingly impacting younger people. The province's premier Rob La...
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Carney isn't saying whether Michael Ma faces fallout for China remarks
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney did not answer directly Monday when asked whether Liberal MP Michael Ma will face consequences for his recent comments about forced labour in China, and sidestepped...
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Ottawa earmarks $1.5 billion to support RCAF's new Husky tanker fleet
OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to maintain and service the Royal Canadian Air Force's new fleet of Husky aircraft. Canada is acquiring nine CC-330 Husky tanker and tr...
The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Most Canadians support social media ban for kids under 16: poll
TORONTO - A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under the age of 16. An Angus Reid survey says three-quarters of more than 4,000 respondents are in favour of a ban lik...
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Opening grain prices Monday, March 30
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 661.33 (up 10.80) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils: ...
Ryan Young Mar 30, 2026

Ottawa launches consultation on national anti-fraud strategy
The federal government says it will be consulting for the next four weeks on a national strategy to tackle financial scams targeting Canadians and businesses. Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champag...
Canadian Press Mar 30, 2026

Wakaw Lions to host a turkey bingo shoot
WAKAW — Wakaw Lions are holding a “Turkey Bingo Shoot” on Saturday, April 4, at the Wakaw Gun Club range located on the north side of the Rec Centre. The doors will open at 12:30 p.m...
Carol Baldwin / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / Wakaw Recorder Mar 30, 2026












