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Retail sales dip in May nationally, but Saskatchewan sees annual gains
Retail sales across Canada fell by 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, largely driven by a drop in motor vehicle and parts dealer sales, Statistics Canada reported. Sales at motor vehicle and parts ...
Jul 25, 2025 Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales decreases at motor vehicle and parts dealers. Pickup trucks are pictured at an automotive dealership in Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Owner of Saskatchewan "Queen of Canada" compound charged with assaulting officers
RCMP say a man has been charged with assaulting two police officers in a southwestern Saskatchewan village where so-called followers of the "Queen of Canada" have set up a compound. Mounties say 61-ye...
Jul 25, 2025 An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial
Five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team have been found not guilty of sexual assault in an encounter with a woman at a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago. Michael McLeod, Carter...
Jul 24, 2025 A composite image of five photographs show former members of Canada's 2018 World Juniors hockey team, left to right, Alex Formenton, Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube and Carter Hart as they individually arrived to court in London, Ont., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne
Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear a legal case involving an emoji. The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decision by the Court of Appea...
Jul 24, 2025 The Supreme Court of Canada on the banks of the Ottawa River is pictured in Ottawa on Monday, June 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
RCMP officer shot on Muskowekwan First Nation, suspect in custody
Saskatchewan RCMP say an officer is recovering after being shot while responding to a call on Muskowekwan First Nation early Thursday. Police say officers were called to a report of an armed individua...
Jul 24, 2025 A File photo of an RCMP Cruiser. (Harvard Media News)
City hopes Yorkton's second arena upgrades can be finished in October
Progress continues on the renovations to Yorkton's Kinsmen Rink after a couple of setbacks, according to Taylor Morrison, the director of recreation and community services for the City of Yorkton. In ...
Jul 24, 2025 File Photo: Yorkton This Week
Sentencing hearing begins for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber
A prosecutor said Wednesday she is seeking stiff sentences for "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber because of the broad community harm caused by the three-week 2022 protest in Ottawa...
Jul 23, 2025 Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich is seen outside the courthouse in Ottawa, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy Credit Unions to merge under Conexus name
Three of Saskatchewan's largest credit unions are moving forward with a merger under the name Conexus Credit Union, following member votes last month in favour of uniting the organizations. The merger...
Jul 23, 2025 Photo: SaskToday.ca
Yorkton City Council approves Concrete Replacement Program for 2025
Yorkton City Council has unanimously approved the 2025 Concrete Replacement Program, awarding a $443,864 contract to North Star Concrete Inc. The project will target the replacement of aging sidewalks...
Jun 04, 2025
Melville city council approves new logo rollout in rebrand project
Melville is embracing a fresh, modern look as City Council has officially approved a new logo and rebranding strategy aimed at revitalizing the city's visual identity. The redesigned logo reflects a c...
Jun 02, 2025
