Tag Archives: Federal Politics

The latest developments in the labour dispute at Canada's two biggest railways
The federal government is intervening in a countrywide work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways, but railworkers are pushing back against Ottawa's move to get them back on the job. In the culmin...
Aug 23, 2024

Moosomin First Nation celebrates opening of new K-12 school
It's been years in the making and now the ribbon has been cut on a new school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Moosomin First Nation, about 30 kilometres north of North Battleford.Chief Cheryl...
Aug 20, 2024

In the news today: Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC
Here is a roundup of stories designed to bring you up to speed...Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKCMore than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked ou...
Aug 19, 2024
Piwapan to purchase apartment building to assist those fleeing domestic violence
La Ronge Native Women's Council (Piwapan), which operates a women's shelter and a wellness centre, has been named as a successful recipient of a federal housing grant. Piwapan executive director Karen...
Aug 09, 2024

Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal due to possible Cronobacter
Health Canada has issued a recall for Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to possible Cronobacter contamination. The affected products were sold online and in stores in Alberta, Britis...
Aug 05, 2024

Voting for Cows and Plows settlement to occur in August
Dates have been set for Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) members to vote on a Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Claim settlement. That's according to a notice published Monday by Chief Tammy Cook-Searson...
Jul 30, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid
WASHINGTON, D. C. - U.S. President Joe Biden is removing his name as the Democratic candidate in the November election following weeks of mounting pressure over the 81-year-old's mental acuity and abi...
Jul 21, 2024

Gun-control group fears Liberals have 'abandoned' efforts on assault-style firearms
OTTAWA - A prominent gun-control group fears the Liberal government has abandoned its commitment to enact a comprehensive ban on assault-style firearms, citing "no tangible progress" on key steps to f...
Jul 20, 2024

Back to Batoche Days returns bigger and better
Our Moment to Shine is a fitting theme for this year's Back to Batoche Days, given the hot temperatures expected all weekend.From humble beginnings, the event has noticeably grown in size, and Mtis Na...
Jul 19, 2024

Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.7 per cent in June, with Statistics Canada largely attributing the deceleration to slower year-over-year growth in gasoline prices.The agency reported Tuesday ...
Jul 16, 2024