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SaskPower is alerting customers about a scam email currently circulating that falsely claims to be from the "SaskPower Carbon Council." The fraudulent email informs recipients that a large deposit is being e-transferred to them from the Government of Saskatchewan.

SaskPower emphasizes that it does not send e-transfers and urges customers to carefully verify the email address before responding to any suspicious messages.

Anyone who has clicked on the link in the fraudulent email should contact local law enforcement immediately.

A small but dedicated group of community members in Leader has come together to brainstorm ways to support seniors in the area. These individuals, representing healthcare, social services, advocacy, and faith-based organizations, are working to address the various challenges seniors face while living independently. These include issues such as transportation availability, loneliness, the rising cost of living, and the demands of household maintenance.

Rosetown Central High School is set to host the 3A Girls Volleyball Conference 3 for the West Region, bringing together five competitive teams for an exciting day of volleyball on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

The participating teams include the Rosetown Royals, Outlook Blues, Biggar Blazers, Delisle Rebels, and Unity Warriors. The first game is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am, with the action continuing throughout the day.

With the 2024 provincial election just around the corner, voters in the Rosetown-Delisle constituency will have three choices at the ballot box. The full slate of candidates running on both sides of the South Saskatchewan River has been confirmed, setting the stage for a spirited election campaign. Here’s a look at the candidates vying to represent the Rosetown-Delisle riding.

The Turtleford RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kristian Klassan, a 33-year-old man who was last seen on Friday at a residence in Turtleford. Authorities believe he may be in the Macklin, Unity, or Turtleford areas, though this has not been confirmed.

Kristian is described as being 6’1” tall, with a slim build, and blue eyes. Since the attached photo was taken, he has shaved his head and currently has no hair.

The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream as a way to encourage employers to hire more Canadian staff.

British Columbia's redrawn political landscape won't be settled for about a week, with manual recounts triggered in two key ridings after a nail-biting provincial election that has yet to produce a clear winner.

Elections BC said Sunday the recounts will take place from Oct. 26 to 28 in Juan de Fuca-Malahat and Surrey City Centre, where NDP candidates lead B.C. Conservatives by fewer than 100 votes.

A common sight this time of year is the boxelder bug, more commonly known as a maple bug. James Tansey, Provincial Insect and Vertebrate Pest Management Specialist, says the reason for their numbers this time of year is due to their preparations for the cold weather. 

An Estevan doctor is facing practice restrictions as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) is opening an investigation.

Dr. Alexander Arthur has currently restricted their practice as CPSS received two complaints from female patients which alleged improper conduct by the doctor.

As such, Dr. Arthur has agreed to have a practice monitor present for any professional encounter with female patients pending the outcome of the investigations.

Alberta MP and Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow has been receiving a number of emails from Canadians who are concerned about Private Members' Bill C-293, which now sits before the Senate.

He says while the primary objective of the bill is pandemic prevention and preparedness, it contains content and language that will adversely affect Canadian farmers and ranchers.