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President-elect Donald Trump's promise to slap an across-the-board tariff of at least 10 per cent on all imports including from Canada is unlikely to apply to Canadian oil, energy experts are predicting.

The threat of the tariff is causing a lot of concern north of the border, where the Canadian Chamber of Commerce said such a tariff could take a $30-billion bite out of the Canadian economy.

A proposed class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government says Indigenous people removed from their communities and placed in group homes beginning in the 1950s suffered physical, sexual and psychological abuse that "was commonplace, condoned and, arguably, encouraged."

The Federal Court lawsuit filed this month in Vancouver says Indigenous children across the country were forcibly removed from their homes and taken "to live with strangers — sometimes hundreds of kilometres from their families and Indigenous communities."

Canada's Public Health Agency has confirmed that a British Columbia teenager hospitalized last Friday is the country's first ever human case of domestically acquired avian flu.

The agency said in a statement Wednesday that testing at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg confirms the teen did contract the H5N1 avian flu, the same strain related to viruses found in B.C. flocks in an ongoing outbreak at poultry farms.

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is currently hosting its annual 2024 district meetings across Manitoba. They began in Arborg on Tuesday, November 12, and will wrap up in Swan River on Thursday, December 19.  

Jill Verwey, President of KAP says organizing and hosting the meetings is a requirement and part of their grassroots policy. 

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that ministries, Crown corporations, and organizations are putting contingency plans in place ahead of a possible postal service disruption. The labour action could begin as early as November 15, 2024, and the government aims to minimize the impact on clients and suppliers, especially regarding payments.

Switch to Direct Deposit Recommended

To avoid interruptions, the government is encouraging clients and suppliers to opt for direct deposit, which will continue unaffected even if postal services are disrupted.

In the ever-evolving world of tabletop gaming, Hannah Watson has made a name for herself with her unique brand of handcrafted dice. Known for her vibrant creations and imaginative designs, she has captured the attention of gaming enthusiasts across Canada and beyond. What started as a personal hobby in the basement of her mother's house has grown into a thriving passion, fueled by a welcoming online community. 

A free Mature Driver Refresher Course will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Senior Citizens Activity Center in Rosetown, located at 102 Centennial Drive. The course is open to Saskatchewan residents aged 55 and older and aims to help participants refresh their driving skills and boost their confidence on the road.

Five Saskatoon police officers have been suspended with pay following an undisclosed off-duty incident that took place in mid-September.

Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride confirmed the suspensions but declined to provide specific details, citing the ongoing investigation. "This is unusual and hasn't happened for some time," McBride said, without revealing the nature of the incident or the ranks of the suspended officers.

The Biggar RCMP Detachment handled 38 reported occurrences last week, addressing a range of incidents including traffic violations, thefts, and missing children safely located.

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Prairie farmers should be on the lookout as a disease known to cause issues in a variety of crops is a key concern.

That's why experts are asking producers to keep a close eye out for the signs that the disease might be in their fields.

Crops Extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Eileen Beaton talks about the disease.