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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is reducing the industrial carbon levy to zero. 

He says the move makes Saskatchewan the first "fully carbon tax free" province, saving ratepayers money on their electricity bills. 

Moe says the measure will also make businesses more competitive amid tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. 

He adds he hopes the next federal government does not impose a backstop to collect levies from Saskatchewan.

A move by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to pause the industrial carbon levy appears to have blown a hole in the province's finances. 

Saskatchewan is forecasting a surplus of $12 million this year, with $431 million in revenue from those levies. 

The Opposition NDP says without those dollars, the province would find itself in a deficit. 

"This government continues to pretend that they have somehow delivered a balanced budget or a budget with a surplus," NDP Leader Carla Beck told reporters Thursday.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse an escalating trade war with the United States should be commended.

Moe's comment comes as Smith heads to Florida for an event at an undisclosed location with a far-right U.S. influencer who has mocked Canada as a "silly country" and spoken about it being annexed as the 51st state.

Amid continued tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, Moe says Smith is one of Canada's strongest advocates.

*Update* 

Some roads in the area this morning are closed with most reporting travel not recommended.

If you have an update you can text us when safe to do so. 306-682-0107

Check the highway hotline here.

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The Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League (SJFHL) are welcoming communities to submit proposals for expansion to the Under-22 Female Hockey League.  

With six teams currently in the league, the Hockey Saskatchewan Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League are asking for interested communities to submit their proposals to join the league for the fall of 2025.  

Application deadline April 30th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.  

Wadena RCMP are currently searching for three children that were last seen this morning (Thursday, March 27) at 8:30 am at Quill Lake School. 

The female children are aged 13 and 11. The 11-year-olds are twins.  

Police are in the community investigating.  

If you have seen these children, you’re asked to contact the Wadena RCMP at 310-RCMP.

Tim Mackinnon, Spiritual Care Practitioner, joined us to talk about how you can volunteer with the hospital. 

You can listen to that interview below.

If you haven't made a donation to the Radiothon and you would like to you can call 306-682-4450 or click here.

The fans got their money's worth this week at the Elgar Petersen Arena. For the second straight night, the Humboldt Broncos defeated the Flin Flon Bombers in overtime 4-3.  

Kye Benoche was the overtime hero this time, pouncing on a loose rebound, to even up the best of seven series at 2-2.  

Jennifer Winkel, Occupational Therapist, joined us to talk about the need for two Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs. 

If you want to help make a difference with our local heath care click here or call 306-682-4450.

Spring may be on hold for a few more days, green thumbs are getting itchy as the gardening community came out in full force to a Wednesday evening chat on Growing Herbs for Cooking, Tea & Medicine. Local herb expert Marie Saretsky guided attendees through some of their favourite herbs, talking about growing conditions, flavour pairings and medicinal properties. The session took place at the Museum.