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Man convicted of killing Boyd Firingstone gets 9 years in prison

Man convicted of killing Boyd Firingstone gets 9 years in prison

Javon Moosomin was originally charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
SRC president says province is positioned to lead the world on nuclear batteries

SRC president says province is positioned to lead the world on nuclear batteries

On November 27, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $80 million in funding to the SRC to pursue a working, contributing demonstration microreactor, expected to be online in 2029
CEBA loan holders should be aware of repayment and forgiveness deadlines

CEBA loan holders should be aware of repayment and forgiveness deadlines

Dec. 31, 2023 is the deadline for full loan repayment for businesses which are not eligible for loan forgiveness
Shelly Palmer - Will Google really do It this time?

Shelly Palmer - Will Google really do It this time?

This is either going to be awesome or awful.
Town of Battleford approves new Freedom of Information policy

Town of Battleford approves new Freedom of Information policy

The new policy brings the Town of Battleford in line with several levels of government with regards to Freedom of Information requests made by the public.
Tis the season of parcel deliveries

Tis the season of parcel deliveries

Saskatchewan RCMP remind residents to keep them safe.
Saskatoon police add city to warning about dangerous fentanyl

Saskatoon police add city to warning about dangerous fentanyl

A warning was also issued by Saskatchewan RCMP, who said a dangerous strain of fentanyl is circulating in southern Saskatchewan.
Speaker Weekes toppled by Kim Gartner in Kindersley-Biggar

Speaker Weekes toppled by Kim Gartner in Kindersley-Biggar

Gartner wins Sask Party nomination over incumbent Speaker of the House in major political news for Saskatchewan.
Depressed or anxious about finances amid inflation and rising rates? You're not alone

Depressed or anxious about finances amid inflation and rising rates? You're not alone

Financial and mental health experts say it’s crucial to break out of the cycle of shame and avoidance that money struggles can cause and ask for help.
'Barbenheimer' and Women's World Cup among top 2023 Google searches in Canada

'Barbenheimer' and Women's World Cup among top 2023 Google searches in Canada

Topics tied to the world of sports dominated Google searches in Canada this year, while "Oppenheimer" edged out "Barbie" when it came to movie queries.
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