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Saskatchewan NDP says election is bigger than politics; Sask. Party seeks more power for police

October 10 , 2024 at 04:16:33 p.m. CST • :

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is asking voters to put aside party politics and support what's best for the province when polls open on Oct. 28, while Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe wants legislation to increase police powers to deal with matters including public intoxication and squatting in derelict buildings.

Income inequality in Canada rises to the highest level ever recorded: Statistics Canada

October 10 , 2024 at 02:42:07 p.m. CST • :

Income inequality in Canada has hit the highest level ever recorded as wealth becomes increasingly concentrated in fewer hands, says Canada's statistics agency.

English River First Nation youth calls for more mental health resources in Sask.

October 10 , 2024 at 02:42:46 p.m. CST • :

A First Nations youth in northern Saskatchewan is trying to raise awareness about youth suicide and mental health by making hoodies with a simple message in Dene syllabics, which translates to "stay."

Canada's budget watchdog re-ran the numbers on the carbon tax — here's what it found

October 10 , 2024 at 08:37:29 a.m. CST • :

After making what it called an "inadvertent error," Canada's independent budget watchdog ran its analysis of the federal carbon tax and rebates a second time — and came to a similar conclusion when it comes to how many Canadians receive more in rebates than they pay through the carbon tax.

Sask. Court of Appeal dismisses twin 1st-degree murder convictions against Dillon Whitehawk

October 9 , 2024 at 02:10:05 p.m. CST • :

The Sask. Court of Appeal is dismissing two murder convictions against Dillon Whitehawk, saying the trial judge improperly limited questioning of potential jurors.

October 8 , 2024 at 08:16:59 p.m. CST • :

Canadians win prestigious Wildlife Photographer of Year award

October 10 , 2024 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Sask. United Party Leader Phillip Jon Hromek appears on CBC's Blue Sky

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October 10 , 2024 at 12:14:01 p.m. CST • :

A powerful geomagnetic storm is underway that could trigger intense northern lights tonight

October 10 , 2024 at 01:36:01 p.m. CST • :

Regina-based developer's new game aims to help both kids and adults understand how governments work

October 10 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Mid-sized cities could play out-sized role in Sask. election, experts say

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