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Saskatchewan's general election is on Monday. Here's a look at the provincial governments over the last five decades:

New Democrats, 1971-78

The NDP and leader Allan Blakeney, a former cabinet minister under Tommy Douglas, defeated Ross Thatcher's Liberals in 1971. Blakeney and the NDP were re-elected in 1975 and 1978.

Progressive Conservatives, 1982-86

A veteran Ottawa journalist is firing back against what he says are "entirely false" claims by a former Conservative cabinet

The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced that $100,000 will be distributed among ten sport organizations across Canada to support Para sport programming through the 2024-25 Paralympic Sport Development Fund.

Canadians rely on accurate and timely weather information to make daily decisions and stay safe during extreme weather events. For five years, the WeatherCAN mobile app has been a trusted source, delivering meteorological updates straight from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Today, ECCC announced the launch of an updated version of the WeatherCAN app, featuring several enhancements designed to improve user experience. The updates, shaped by user feedback, include a new design, easier navigation, and a customizable temperature notification feature.

With Saskatchewan’s provincial election approaching on Monday, we reached out to the leaders of the leaders of each of the parties in the running and asked them to expand more on their platforms. We heard back from three of the six parties before our deadline of noon Thursday. NDP leader Carla Beck, Sask United Party leader Jon Hromek, and Buffalo Party leader Phil Zajac all spoke with us to talk about how they believe their platforms will create a better future for Saskatchewan residents.

Jon Hromek, Saskatchewan United Party

Canada's long-held consensus on immigration is under threat but has not disappeared, the immigration minister said in an interview after announcing a major cut to the number of newcomers to Canada. 

On Thursday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to slash Canada's immigration targets by 20 per cent next year and admitted the Liberal government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of "horrifying violence" perpetrated by gangs in Haiti.

Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Kenya is leading a multinational security mission to restore order after gangs drove out the former prime minister with targeted attacks earlier this year.

A transition council is now leading the nation, with the goal of holding elections next year.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

A man uses an umbrella to shield himself from the rain while walking on the Stanley Park seawall across the water from downtown Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dakota Buttar, one of Saskatchewan’s top bull riders, showcased his skills at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Medicine Hat Classic over the weekend, finishing third overall. Representing Eatonia, Buttar’s focus and determination were key to his success.

“Even with the loud noise and music and everything going on, all I can really hear is myself and the bull,” Buttar said, emphasizing the intense concentration required in the sport. “Everybody takes things differently, but I’m a pretty focused person.”

The longtime MLA for Rosetown-Delisle touts his experience in cabinet as he seeks reelection on Monday.

Jim Reiter has been an MLA since 2007 and in cabinet since 2009.

"I've been fortunate," Reiter said. "I've been part of this government since 2007. I've been in cabinet since 2009, so you know I've had the opportunity to say my piece in most decisions that the government has made.