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The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15. 

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the semi-driver involved in last weekend's fatal crash south of Plum Coulee.
    
According to RCMP, officers have been unable to locate 25-year-old, Navjeet Singh.
    
On Wednesday, authorities charged the Brampton, Ontario man with two counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death and Obstructing a Peace Officer related to the crash at the intersections of highways 201 and 306 that killed a 35-year-old mom and her 8-year-old daughter.
    

A new report from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) highlights a concerning decline in the mental health of Canadians, with Saskatchewan facing unique challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Two people are dead and others have been injured following a collision near Alcurve on Nov. 16, according to Maidstone RCMP.

The crash occurred around noon at the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 3, involving a white passenger vehicle and a grey pickup truck.

Witnesses described the collision as severe, noting that the impact force tore the box off the pickup truck’s chassis and hurled it across the roadway.

Kindersley, Saskatchewan, stands as a shining example of multiculturalism in action. With a vibrant and growing Filipino community of approximately 500 to 600 residents—the largest ethnic group in town—Kindersley celebrates diversity, inclusion, and cultural exchange.

The Liberal government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday.

"Our government can't set prices at the checkout, but we can put more money in people's pockets," Trudeau said at a press conference in Toronto alongside Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. 

Doreen Gronning Obituary

1938 ~ 2024 (age 86)

The family of Doreen Nancy Gronning sadly announce her passing on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

It’s not every day Olympic hopefuls visit small-town Saskatchewan, but for the past 13 years, Corr Grain’s Community Rocks program has been doing just that. Led by mixed doubles curling stars Laura Walker and local hero Kirk Muyres, the initiative introduces children to curling in a fun and educational environment, building excitement for the sport.

“We’ve been doing this for 13 years, visiting communities throughout Saskatchewan, just getting kids excited about the game, get them coming out to the clubs going ‘that was really fun – I want to go back to the curling rink.’” 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a range of expenses.

SASKATCHEWAN – More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves lung function and quality of life.

As of November 15, the province has expanded coverage to include patients with 152 rare genetic mutations responsive to the drug. This change will extend eligibility to the majority of CF patients in Saskatchewan.