The Nipawin Hawks and Flin Flon Bombers split an important home-and-home for the top two teams in the UPL Division of the SJHL last week. The Hawks had their six-game winning streak snapped with a 5-2 loss to the Bombers in Flin Flon on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Hawks led 1-0 after the first period

Steven SukkauLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterWinnipeg Sun The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is warning that Manitoba has become the most heavily taxed province in Western Canada for middle–income families, and is urging Premier Wab Kinew to use Budget 2026 to “rein in spending,” cut the sales tax and scrap what it calls a “sneaky” income-tax hike. In

Chantel DownesLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterLakeland This Week COLD LAKE – RCMP and local officials say Cold Lake is facing a mix of rising and declining crime statistics, with police pointing to targeted violent incidents and longstanding drug-related activity as key concerns. According to Cpl. Mathew Howell, public information officer for Alberta RCMP, recent statistics show

Steven SukkauLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterWinnipeg Sun A Brandon University biologist may have found an unlikely new hero in the fight against toxic blue-green algae blooms, and it’s small, slimy, and surprisingly powerful. New BU research published as the cover story in the international journal Toxins suggests that a common Asian freshwater snail, Sinotaia aeruginosa, could

Renee LilleyLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterPortage Graphic Leader Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with multiple offences, including aggravated assault, following the stabbing of a 15-year-old student outside Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) on Thursday, Dec. 4. The incident prompted the Portage la Prairie School Division (PLPSD) to place in-town schools under a brief Hold and Secure

Brody Langager Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saskatoon has been funding a detox centre over the past few decades, which came as a shock to city council during budget deliberations. “This feels to me like something that is very, very exclusively in the lane for the health authority and provincial government,” Coun. Zach Jeffries said while wondering how

Aidan Jaager Saskatoon StarPhoenix Local cannabis store operators say high provincial and federal taxes are making it difficult for industry businesses to succeed in the province. Jim Southam, president of Prairie Cannabis in Saskatoon, said “the government are the only ones making money in the industry. “If they don’t do something with the excise tax,

Gage Haubrich Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation The government has increased the debt by 136 per cent since 2017. Since Premier Scott Moe took the helm of government, he has more than doubled Saskatchewan’s provincial debt. Every Saskatchewanian’s per capita share of the provincial debt is now about $18,866. Debt isn’t a fun topic, but it’s something taxpayers must

I have been lucky as my parents aged past 90. My father, Dr. W. Gifford-Jones, stayed vibrant longer than most people dare hope. In his nineties he was still hopping on planes, giving talks across Canada, researching and writing his next column, and scheming about the next promotion or the next stunt that would amuse

The Third Annual Makers Market in the Margo Fournier Arts Centre on Saturday offered a variety of unique hand-made gift ideas. Sheila Devine, a member of the local Spinners and Weavers Guild, was selling handwoven scarves, tea towels, and silk scarves that she dyed using a chemical dye. Devine said silk scarves have been an

The Prince Albert Mintos split their two-game homestand with the Moose Jaw U18 AAA Warriors at the Art Hauser Centre this weekend. After a win on Saturday, the Mintos lost a lopsided affair to the second place Warriors 6-1 on Sunday. Mintos head coach Dion Antisin said the team was coming off a tough 5-3

Natasha BulowskiLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada's National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney's cuts to the public service hit Natural Resources Canada this week, threatening the department’s ability to track wildfires, floods and other geohazards, union leadership warns. “The federal government’s decision to cut critical research programs and scientific positions at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) poses serious

Thomas KentLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterWoolwich Observer The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is developing a new digital tool that could transform the way farmers, policymakers, researchers, and consumers perceive organic agriculture in Canada. Called AskAgriWise, the platform aims to bring together the most comprehensive set of organic data ever assembled in this country, encompassing acreage,

Kevin BergerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterClark's Crossing Gazette A 20 per cent increase in calls over the past two years, particularly in medical responses, is putting a heightened strain on the Martensville Fire Department’s paid on-call members, Fire Chief Dean Brooman reported to council at their November 18 meeting. In an operational report dated November 12,

Taylor Shire Regina Leader-Post In the hours after hoisting the Grey Cup over his head, Trevor Harris made his decision. A pending free agent, the starting quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders sat down with his wife Kalie during the team’s postgame celebrations on Nov. 16 in Winnipeg and the couple figured that returning to Saskatchewan

Darren Zary Saskatoon StarPhoenix Just one win shy of a National Lacrosse League championship. That’s the way the 2025-26 season ended for the Saskatchewan Rush, who are back at it once again starting with their season-opener at home Saturday night against the Calgary Roughnecks. Game-time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan finished last season

Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix A pair of University of Saskatchewan alumni are making a historic donation to recognize what they call “the leadership and dedicated service” of outgoing president Peter Stoicheff. Xiaoping (Bob) Xu and Ling (Linda) Chen have gifted the university $10 million to support the School for the Arts in the university’s College

Alec Salloum Regina Leader-Post The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation on Friday that opens the door for involuntary treatment to those in active addiction. Premier Scott Moe has said the goal of the new bill — titled the Compassionate Intervention Act — is to get people on a path to recovery. Introduced on the last

Boreal Healthcare Foundation Submitted Some days stay with a community. December 5th was one of them, because of you. This year marked the 20th anniversary of Give a Little Life Day, and you rose to the moment in a way that we will remember for years. Together, you raised $858,440 — for your hospital, for

Sylvain Charlebois Troy Media Canada’s approval of Bovaer, an additive designed to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle, was hailed as a climate breakthrough earlier in 2024, but we’re rolling it out faster than we’re building the systems to track its real-world impact. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, far stronger than carbon

Freeman was named Broker of the Year (Regional- Prairies and Maritimes), and was a finalist for the Canadian Broker of the Year at the 2025 Insurance Business Canada Awards (IBCAs). The awards were handed out in Toronto on Nov. 13. She was one of three finalists. "It feels great, particularly being the first broker from

During the Terry Fox Relay in September two Prince Albert families made a significant donation of collected pull tabs. What began as a hobby has turned into a sizabel donation to help raise funds and awareness about childhood cancer. Travis Mahussier and Kaitlyn Gryba have been collecting the tabs used to open canned drinks for