SHA issues measles alert for Rosthern
An alert has gone out from the Saskatchewan Health Authority warning the public of a risk of measles exposure in Rosthern. This potential for exposure is the result of a confirmed case.
The SHA advises people who were in any of the following locations during the listed time to monitor themselves for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.
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Rosthern Hospital – Emergency Department (2016 2nd Street, Rosthern):
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Ottawa looking for ways to mend tears in Canada's social fabric, document shows
Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don't see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues.
With a general election looming, officials prepared to meet last November to brainstorm solutions to the problem of social fragmentation, according to an internal presentation drafted by the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Carney says there's 'more work to do' after meeting with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Carney and Trump spent about two hours together at the White House, including about half an hour in front of the cameras in the Oval Office, and a private luncheon.
Both leaders were accompanied by senior members of their cabinets and their chiefs of staff.
Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament
The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.
"I'll be taking over the parliamentary leadership duties of the caucus until Mr. Poilievre rejoins us in the House," Scheer told reporters after emerging from an all-day caucus meeting on Parliament Hill Tuesday.
Highlights from PM Carney's meeting with Trump in Washington
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war.
Here are some highlights from the meeting, which Carney described as both "wide-ranging" and "constructive."
Carney says Canadians will 'never' put a price tag on sovereignty
After months of listening to Trump talk about annexing Canada, Carney told the president in the Oval Office that Canada will "never" be for sale.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation that aims to amend referendum and plebiscite rules, a move it says will hold Premier Scott Moe's feet to the fire on talk of separation.
NDP Leader Carla Beck's private member's bill contains the words "Keep Saskatchewan in Canada" in its title.
The Opposition was unable to provide details on the legislation as it has not been put before the legislative assembly.
A notice of motion from the legislature says Beck plans to introduce the bill tomorrow.
Royals begin new season with convincing win over Dodgers
It was a dominating start to the season for the Marysburg Royals.
They opened the year with a 10-0 win over the Saskatoon Dodgers.
Cole Bauml led the way offensively, with five RBIs on three hits. Bauml had a pair of doubles along with a single.
Marysburg had 12 hits with Bauml, Nick Anderson, Curtis Strueby, and Carter Frerichs had multiple hits.
Construction resumes on Highway 5
Plan accordingly if you’re travelling on Highway 5.
Construction work resumed on the road on Tuesday.
Drivers can expect long delays; however, alternative routes are available such as Highways 41, 27 or Highway 316, 16 and 2.
Saskatchewan announces 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship winners
Abbey Norek of Gerald is this year's Agriculture Student Scholarship grand-prize $6,000 winner.
Norek's winning video highlighted an urban-rural disconnect when it comes to agriculture.
She proposed education and advocacy as key solutions to this issue.
In her video presentation, she talked about her experience building a school garden using recycled materials, leading outreach programs on her family farm, and lobbying for agriculture electives in her school division.