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Deal struck between municipalities averts Air Ronge recreation user fee implementation
Air Ronge residents won't have to pay steep user costs at La Ronge facilities after a deal was struck at a regular council meeting on Tuesday. Air Ronge council decided to increase their share of thei...
Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 17, 2025
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.The Bank of Canada's policy r...
Sep 17, 2025
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Open for Fall Camping Reservations
Campers can now book their fall camping getaway in select Saskatchewan Provincial Parks throughout October. "Our parks present a unique opportunity in the fall for campers to enjoy the colours of the ...
Sep 17, 2025
7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day
There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...
Sep 17, 2025
Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 17, 2025
Lt.-Gov. McIntyre's tour delivers Northern Student Achievement Awards
Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre is touring Northern Saskatchewan this week to present six students with an Award of Excellence. The award recognizes one student from Northern Saskatchewan in each grade l...
Sep 16, 2025
Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday
Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...
Sep 16, 2025
Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event
Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...
Sep 16, 2025
Trade mission to China ‘more positive than expected’ says Sask. Premier
Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe is back from his trade mission to China and said conversations with officials were more positive than he expected.The purpose of Moe's expedition was to discuss Chines...
Sep 16, 2025