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Western Canadian premiers to meet in Alberta as province grapples with separatism
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (651+ words) Premiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are set to gather in Alberta to discuss business, trade and their neighbouring relationships, all while the host province stews over a monumental question of quitting Confederation. The annual western premiers conference…...
Two charged after human remains of infant found in Halifax search
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (311+ words) HALIFAX " Two people have been changed after Halifax police said a missing newborn had been found dead Sunday. The search began after a woman who appeared to have recently given birth arrived at a local hospital in life-threatening condition on…...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for southeast Saskatchewan
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (485+ words) A beautiful Sunday afternoon across Saskatchewan came with a catch: the weather could turn quickly. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 1: 11 p. m. Sunday for Regina and much of southeastern Saskatchewan, warning conditions were favourable for storms capable of producing…...
Garden Talk: How can I be water-wise in the garden?
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (1412+ words) Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a. m. Here are some questions and answers from the May 24 show featuring special guest Genevieve Russell, a sustainability specialist with…...
Regina man creates petition to help reduce homeless numbers
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (500+ words) Mark Erickson, known for being a part of Regina's "garbage men" initiative, wants to use his experience with being homeless to help reduce the number of people living on the city's streets. Erickson's journey began when he was taking care…...
St. Paul's Hospital kidney campaign brings in $10 M, supporting home-based treatments
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (463+ words) Kidney care is coming closer to home for those living outside of Saskatoon. The St. Paul's Hospital Foundation announced this week that it surpassed its $10 million goal for the By Your Side Kidney Care Campaign, raising a total of $10. 21 million....
Late northern Saskatchewan winter contributes to "worst season on record" for outfitter
21+ hour, 25+ min ago (394+ words) Snow clearing, flooding, terrible trail conditions, and worries about wildlife are just a few of the issues some northern Saskatchewan outfitters are experiencing this year. John Prosak owns No Fly Zone Outfitters and runs his business around Cree Lake, about…...
Provincial byelection called for Acadian riding in western Cape Breton
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (197+ words) HALIFAX " Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has called a byelection for June 23 in the new constituency of Ch'ticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay. Elections Nova Scotia says early voting in the western Cape Breton electoral district will begin Wednesday at the returning office on…...
Hometown hero Daniel Wiebe snags game-winning TD in Riders" Saskatoon pre-season tilt
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (1183+ words) The football gods wrote a script Saturday night at Griffiths Stadium even Disney would say was too fantastical. A graduated university icon returning to his home field, catching the game-winning touchdown in front of friends and family while wearing the…...
Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as Trump says not to rush
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (934+ words) Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium " a key demand of U. S. President Donald Trump " and the sides previously seemed close to a deal in recent weeks. Trump on Saturday said a deal had been "largely negotiated," after…...