CFIB urges governments to lessen internal trade barriers with mutual recognition agreement

Act now and show some leadership.

That’s what the Canadian Federation of Independant Business is calling on both the provincial and federal governments to do at a time when the country’s economy is on the line.

CFIB Senior Policy Analyst Seo Rhin Yoo says as 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States are set to come into play on Tuesday, there are some things that governments could do to lessen the impact.

Preliminary inquiry set for Saskatoon student accused of lighting classmate on fire

The 15-year-old student charged with attempted murder, arson and aggravated assault after allegedly lighting her classmate on fire has chosen a trial by judge alone.

July 14-17 has been scheduled for the preliminary inquiry to determine whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.

Preliminary inquiry set for Saskatoon student accused of lighting classmate on fire

The 15-year-old student charged with attempted murder, arson and aggravated assault after allegedly lighting her classmate on fire has chosen a trial by judge alone.

July 14-17 has been scheduled for the preliminary inquiry to determine whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.

CIHI report indicates Saskatchewan is gaining paramedics and nurses, losing dental assistants and psychiatric nurses

A new healthcare workforce study released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicates that although Saskatchewan has more nurses and paramedics than the national average per 100,000 people, the province is lagging behind the national average in numerous other healthcare categories.

The CIHI study examined the number of workers in each province in every aspect of healthcare between 2019 and 2023.

NDP pushes for investment in Saskatchewan steel companies as they brace for up to 50 per cent tariffs

 

Steel companies across the province are searching for ways to maintain business-as-usual in the face of up to 50 per cent tariffs from President Donald Trump.

On Monday, President Trump announced he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada which would add on to the other tariffs that were previously announced.

President of Supreme Steel, David Fritz, says Canada’s steel industry has been 100 per cent reliant on the United States and other countries in the past, which is now posing a challenge.

NDP pushes for investment in Saskatchewan steel companies as they brace for up to 50 per cent tariffs

Steel companies across the province are searching for ways to maintain business-as-usual in the face of up to 50 per cent tariffs from President Donald Trump.

On Monday, President Trump announced he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada which would add on to the other tariffs that were previously announced.

President of Supreme Steel, David Fritz, says Canada’s steel industry has been 100 per cent reliant on the United States and other countries in the past, which is now posing a challenge.

NDP pushes for investment in Saskatchewan steel companies as they brace for up to 50 per cent tariffs

Steel companies across the province are searching for ways to maintain business-as-usual in the face of up to 50 per cent tariffs from President Donald Trump.

On Monday, President Trump announced he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada which would add on to the other tariffs that were previously announced.

President of Supreme Steel, David Fritz, says Canada’s steel industry has been 100 per cent reliant on the United States and other countries in the past, which is now posing a challenge.

RCMP Assistant Commissioner says Canada is more than qualified to protect its borders, 16 individuals arrested in recent days

As part of ongoing efforts to surveil the Canada-U.S. border, RCMP have arrested 16 individuals attempting to enter Canada in recent days.

Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland says two of these occurrences took place at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing.

The first incident, on Monday, ended in the arrest of four adults and five youth with suitcases.

Then, on Tuesday at 7:45 a.m., a male drove into Canada without passing through inspection. A traffic stop was unsuccessful. He travelled to Lethbridge and then Raymond, where he was spotted with a firearm.

TeleMiracle going strong after 49 years

In more ways than one, youth from across the province will be keeping the energy high during TeleMiracle 49 in Saskatoon this year.  Danika Dinko, TeleMiracle Executive Director, says this year’s slate of SaskTalent is full of youth, the youngest performer being just seven years old.

“We have a variety of SaskTalent acts. We have eighty this year, which is a huge number, and we are so thankful. We have everything from singing and dancing to magic, spoken word, and just about anything you can imagine in between.”

TeleMiracle also runs a series of school contests.

TeleMiracle going strong after 49 years

In more ways than one, youth from across the province will be keeping the energy high during TeleMiracle 49 in Saskatoon this year.  Danika Dinko, TeleMiracle Executive Director, says this year’s slate of SaskTalent is full of youth, the youngest performer being just seven years old.

“We have a variety of SaskTalent acts. We have eighty this year, which is a huge number, and we are so thankful. We have everything from singing and dancing to magic, spoken word, and just about anything you can imagine in between.”

TeleMiracle also runs a series of school contests.