Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country - and particularly in the Arctic - play a vital role in Canada's national security. Speaking at the National Indigenous Def...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Canadian ends volatile 2025 with a contraction in Q4: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada reported a fourth-quarter contraction in real gross domestic product Friday that economists argue conceals some promising details in underlying economic data. StatiCan said ...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

From first show to 50th: Kin reflects on Telemiracle
SASKATOON — From humble beginnings to a remarkable milestone, never in his wildest dreams did former Assiniboia Kinsmen member and now Martesnville resident Doug McConnell think he would se...
SaskToday staff Feb 27, 2026

Stéphane Dion named first 'diplomat in residence' at Université de Montréal
MONTRAL - Stphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and most recently Canada's ambassador to France, has been named the first "diplomat in residence" at Universit de Montral, where he ta...
Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders add four-time All-Big South pass rusher Ty French
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added more punch to their defensive front, signing American defensive end Ty French. French arrives in Riderville after an impressive collegiate career split between ...
Dave Thomas Feb 27, 2026

Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.14 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2025-26 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the...
Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

All opposition parties support changes to Indian Act status, Liberals say not yet
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Carney looks to strengthen economic ties with India on trip to Mumbai, New Delhi
MUMBAI - Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday to start a four-day visit hoping to continue the reset of the trade and diplomatic relationship he started last spring with Prime Minister...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

New court date for teen arrested in Star Blanket Cree Nation murder
FORT QU'APPELLE - A male teen arrested in connection with a death on Star Blanket Cree Nation has appeared in court again. The boy, who can't be named due to his age, was in Fort Qu'Appelle Provincial...
Doug Falconer Feb 27, 2026

Opening grain prices Friday, February 27
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 630.93 (down 60 cents) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 650.54 Red Lent...
Ryan Young Feb 27, 2026










