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In the heart of FOUR Saskatchewan communities – SPIRITWOOD, NORTH BATTLEFORD, UNITY and KINDERSLEY you will find a thriving, yet humble Family Owned & Operated Business – Guy’s Furniture & Appliances!

Founded in 1958 by Guy Houle, the Family business began in a modest space in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. Today, the second generation of Houle’s Jerry & Larry continue to run thriving businesses in FOUR locations that proudly serves most of Central and Northern Saskatchewan

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons.

He has named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while another 14 will become associate critics.

Most of them are returning MPs, though some have been shuffled to new positions left by people who were not re-elected on April 28. 

Canadians could soon find out if there will be another labour disruption at the national postal operator.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has said it is reviewing a set of proposals for urban workers, along with rural and suburban carriers.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday, and the deadline is Friday at midnight.

Canada Post says the new offers address several concerns, and it is offering a wage increase of 13.59 per cent over four years.

Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of closed-door discussions Wednesday to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. 

The meeting between the group's finance ministers and central bank governors in Banff, Alta., is a prelude to the G7 leaders summit in June in nearby Kananaskis. 

It comes in the wake of the U.S. imposing global tariffs that have resulted in many countries reconsidering their trading relationships. 

As temperatures rise and more people head outdoors, conservation officials are reminding the public not to interfere with young wild animals, even if they appear to be alone.

It is common for animals to leave their young unattended for long periods while they forage for food or stay hidden from predators. In most cases, the mother is nearby and monitoring from a distance.

Human intervention can cause significant harm to wildlife. Well-meaning actions may disrupt natural behaviours and can even be fatal for the animal.

MACKLIN, Sask. — RCMP in Macklin responded to a mix of calls this past week, including a fuel theft, roadside suspension, and a barking dog that couldn’t be tracked down.

Between May 13 and 19, Macklin RCMP say they received a complaint of fuel theft from a local gas station. The matter remains under investigation.

During a traffic stop, police issued a 72-hour roadside suspension to a motorist who failed a roadside breath test.

Officers were also dispatched after a report of a barking dog, but were unable to locate the animal.

Farmers have been experiencing rain delays as they work to complete their seeding operations.

Oilseed Specialist Sonia Wilson reports that recent rain events in Manitoba over the past eight days have brought much-needed precipitation to many areas. However, she remains hopeful that producers will soon be able to return to the fields.

Canada Post has issued a new set of offers to the union representing postal workers as the clock ticks down to a possible strike.

The Crown corporation confirmed Wednesday it has filed a new set of proposals for workers in the urban bargaining unit and the rural and suburban units.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said its negotiating team was set to examine the proposals this afternoon.

The new offers come days after the union issued a strike notice that could see postal workers back on the picket line on Friday.

Grow Hope Saskatchewan is launching its eigth season with a new national partner - Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank's 'Grow Hope Saskatchewan' project connects farmers who donate land with donors who help to cover input costs.

The project started in 2017 as a way to get more people involved in the effort to help end global hunger, originally a collaboration between the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.

Weather could play a factor, but it's opening day in the Battle River Baseball League. There are three games on Wednesday night, including the Macklin Lakers opening up the season at home against Czar at 7:00 PM.

The Lakers are coming off back-to-back championships, starting yet another title defense tonight. The Lakers beat Veteran in a thrilling one-run ballgame back in July 2024 to claim the title, beating their finals opponents for a second straight year.