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Average asking rents across Canada dropped to $2,139 in November, marking a 15-month low, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. This represents a 1.6% decrease compared to November 2023, continuing the downward trend seen in October when rents fell 1.9% month-over-month. Over the past five months, rents have decreased by 2.8% since July.

A Saskatchewan man attempted to convince a King’s Bench judge of his right to opt out of legal proceedings as a “natural, freeborn, sovereign individual.”

Michael Vincent MacGregor, 44, was arrested on Jan. 11, 2023, after an investigation led police to seize over a kilogram of fentanyl, a loaded, stolen sawed-off shotgun, and a large sum of cash, according to a Regina Police Service news release.

MacGregor faces five charges, including possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and several firearms-related offences.

Average asking rents across Canada dropped to $2,139 in November, marking a 15-month low, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. This represents a 1.6% decrease compared to November 2023, continuing the downward trend seen in October when rents fell 1.9% month-over-month. Over the past five months, rents have decreased by 2.8% since July.

Average asking rents across Canada dropped to $2,139 in November, marking a 15-month low, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. This represents a 1.6% decrease compared to November 2023, continuing the downward trend seen in October when rents fell 1.9% month-over-month. Over the past five months, rents have decreased by 2.8% since July.

A Saskatchewan man attempted to convince a King’s Bench judge of his right to opt out of legal proceedings as a “natural, freeborn, sovereign individual.”

Michael Vincent MacGregor, 44, was arrested on Jan. 11, 2023, after an investigation led police to seize over a kilogram of fentanyl, a loaded, stolen sawed-off shotgun, and a large sum of cash, according to a Regina Police Service news release.

MacGregor faces five charges, including possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and several firearms-related offences.

A 16-year-old boy from Saskatoon is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a woman found in an 8th Street parking lot last month.

Jordanna Kucher, 20, was discovered dead in the parking lot of the Copper Mug on 8th Street East on Nov. 15. Three days later, 36-year-old Katelin Shawna McGillivary was charged with first-degree murder in relation to Kucher’s death.

A North Battleford veterinarian has lost his appeal against a decision by the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA) to ban cosmetic declawing of cats.

Dr. Shawn Haas, who works at Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, disagreed with a 2021 change to the SVMA’s bylaws that prohibits the procedure known as onychectomy. The ban, which was voted on during the SVMA's annual general meeting (AGM), prohibits members from performing cosmetic declawing.

Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the winners of the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. Launched in June, the contest received nearly 2,400 entries by the September 15 deadline. A panel of external judges selected the winning photos and honourable mentions, showcasing the province’s stunning landscapes, winter scenes, vibrant wildlife, and the unique spirit of Saskatchewan people.

Patients and the head of Saskatchewan’s Epilepsy Program are calling on the Saskatchewan Party to resume talks for the public coverage of Xcopri, a crucial anti-seizure medication that has transformed the lives of many people living with epilepsy.

As tax season approaches for most Saskatchewan residents, frustration is mounting for some due to changes introduced by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

One farmer in Unity received two separate Notices of Assessment, one for personal taxes and another related to a cooperative he is involved with. Both included a $100 penalty labelled “Failure to file electronically.” This has raised questions about the new rules and penalties for paper filers.