Category Archives: National News
Legislation would make Louis Riel honorary first premier of Manitoba
Mtis leader Louis Riel will be recognized as Manitoba's honorary first premier if a bill put before the legislature Thursday is passed into law. The honorary designation is in recognition of the man w...
Nov 24, 2023
Smile Cookies Raise almost 10 million dollars for charity
Coffee giant Tim Horton's holiday smile cookie campaign, was a resounding success. This the first time the smile cookies have been used as a holiday fundraiser, and the specially made cookies raised 9...
Nov 23, 2023
Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting th...
Nov 22, 2023
Exploding wild pig population on the prairies threatens to invade northern US states
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate "super pigs" in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are tak...
Nov 22, 2023
Saskatchewan has highest family violence rate in the country
New data from Statistics Canada shows a disturbing trend in Saskatchewan when it comes to family violence and intimate partner violence. Saskatchewan has the highest per capita rate of this type of vi...
Nov 21, 2023
Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October
The inflation rate slowed to 3.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis, down from 3.8 per cent in September, as the price of gasoline fell, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency said the price drive...
Nov 21, 2023
The "Bulls" make their appearance at Agribition
Day two of Agribition features the premiere of new entertainment at the massive show. Bull Fighters Only (BFO)is a freestyle bullfighting event. This unprecedented event represents the ultimate man vs...
Nov 21, 2023
Life sentence for Saskatchewan man who killed wife with strychnine in drink
Michael MacKay drove two of his daughters to school then returned home to the family farm in Saskatchewan, where he mixed a deadly drink of Gatorade and strychnine for his wife. Court heard Cindy MacK...
Nov 21, 2023
Moe says he's repulsed after legislature member allegedly procured sex
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says allegations that a legislature member procured sex are vile and disgusting. Moe told reporters Monday he took immediate action to remove Ryan Domotor from gov...
Nov 21, 2023
Bring on the Beef, Canadian Western Agribition is kicking off
The population of the city of Regina is set to increase for the next seven days, as thousands of people flock to Canadian Western Agribition taking place in the REAL District. The premier cattle show ...
Nov 19, 2023
