Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Carney's pledge to trim public service through attrition is 'misleading': union
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's promise to cut the public service through attrition is "misleading" and "reckless," says the head of a federal union. Carney was asked by reporters last week whet...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Sep 20, 2025

“I have no regrets in my 100 years except maybe retiring from farming," says Preecevile man
PREECEVILLE — Bert Fairburn of Preeceville celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 7. The celebration was held at the Preeceville Club 60 surrounded by his wife, three children, spouses and ...
Liz Jacobsen Sep 19, 2025

Arctic food innovation project takes USask researcher around the world
SASKATOON — The Arctic region is cold, harsh and connects Canada to the rest of the world in a unique way. The Canadian Arctic and the worldwide Arctic is home to many people and many important ...
Matt Olson / Research Profile and Impact / USask Sep 19, 2025

B.C. RCMP officer testifies of hope for 'balanced' view of actions versus words
A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over messages sent on a private group chat and on the force's data terminals says he hopes his use of inappropriate language is balanced again...
Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press Sep 19, 2025

Squashing hunger with food bank donations
SHAUNAVON — A bumper crop and the desire to help others led a local family to area food banks to share their locally grown farm-to-table produce. Link Lingenfelter and Claire Audette, along with...
Wendy Thienes / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / The Shaunavon Standard Sep 19, 2025

Notwithstanding clause won't stop court challenges of Alberta trans laws: groups
EDMONTON - Doctors and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups challenging Alberta laws affecting transgender people say they aren't backing down after learning the province plans to invoke the Charter's notwithstandi...
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press Sep 19, 2025

Saskatchewan auditor to examine $187 million contract for firefighting planes
REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says she is going to look into the purchase of pricey firefighting airplanes amid allegations that Premier Scott Moe's government vastly overpaid for them. Tara Clemett...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Sep 19, 2025

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ C.J. Reavis, Benoit Marion and Winnipeg’s Patrick Neufeld fined after further review
The Canadian Football League released its list of fines for Week 15 and three additional levies for game incidents from two weeks ago. After the Labour Day rematch, Saskatchewan Roughriders' defen...
Dave Thomas Sep 19, 2025
Fall festival fun activities geared at welcoming change
PREECEVILLE — The Town of Preeceville rec board hosted a fun fall festival that marked the conclusion of the summer season. The event was held at the sports grounds and welcomed everyone to a fr...
Liz Jacobsen Sep 19, 2025

Coquitlam RCMP officer testifies of hope for 'balanced' view of actions versus words
RICHMOND - A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over a private group chat and messages sent over the force's data terminals says he hopes his use of inappropriate language is bala...
Canadian Press Sep 19, 2025










