Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Worker dies at underground potash mine in southern Saskatchewan
ESTERHAZY - A worker has died at an underground potash mine in southern Saskatchewan. The Mosaic Company says the employee died in what it calls a fall of ground incident. The K3 mine is near Esterhaz...
Canadian Press Dec 15, 2025

Photos: Community Christmas party sets the stage for the season
KAMSACK — Music was played, carols sung, hamburgers were eaten, bells jingled and Santa Claus handed out treats and encouraged everyone to have a great time during the Community Christmas Party ...
William Koreluik / Freelance Reporter Dec 15, 2025

Sask. gas prices nearing low last seen in 2021
SASKATCHEWAN — “For the third straight week, the national average price of gasoline in Canada has fallen, putting it on the cusp of dipping below 125 cents per litre for the first tim...
SaskToday Dec 15, 2025

Mosaic employee dies following underground incident at Esterhazy
ESTERHAZY - The Mosaic Company has confirmed that a worker has died following an incident at their mine in Esterhazy. In a statement Mosaic reported it is "deeply saddened to report that early th...
John Cairns Dec 15, 2025
Festival of Trees spreads spirit of giving in Preeceville
PREECEVILLE — The annual Festival of Trees encouraged individuals to take the time to appreciate what’s special during the busy Christmas season, said Amanda Balyski, a church member. The ...
Liz Jacobsen Dec 15, 2025

Anti-doping agency asks court to declare privacy watchdog's probe out of bounds
OTTAWA - The World Anti-Doping Agency is challenging the legal basis of the federal privacy watchdog's investigation into the agency's handling of biological samples collected from athletes. The offic...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Dec 15, 2025

Quebec family doctors voting on new deal after province backtracks on reforms
MONTREAL - Quebec family doctors have until Friday to vote on a deal that would see the provincial government back down on several controversial reforms in a new law that changes how physicians are pa...
Canadian Press Dec 15, 2025

COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study says
TORONTO - A new study says the COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill or giving birth prematurely. Researchers with the Canadian Surveillance of COVID-19 in Pregnancy (CANC...
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press Dec 15, 2025

Christmas in the Dell brings hometown charm to Hazel Dell
PREECEVILLE — Christmas traditions surrounded the little village of Hazel Dell during a classic Christmas craft sale that warmed many hearts on Nov. 29. Christmas in the Dell was created by long...
Liz Jacobsen Dec 15, 2025

Rabbi killed in Australia Hanukkah attack was 'very special,' Toronto relative says
TORONTO - A rabbi killed in the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia is being remembered by family members in Toronto for his positivity and commitment to bringing Judaism to others. E...
Cassidy McMackon, The Canadian Press Dec 15, 2025










