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In this Tuesday, July 31, 2012, file photo, a radiologist compares an image from earlier, 2-D technology mammogram to the new 3-D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis mammography in Wichita Falls, Texas. (Torin Halsey/Times Record News via AP)

'It's not a good look': Sask NDP criticize province's mammogram plan due to donations from contracted health provider

The Government of Saskatchewan is facing questions after a subsidiary of a private health firm currently contracted by the province was found to have donated nearly $20,000 to the Saskatchewan Party. 9

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is seen during a news conference following an interest rate announcement, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision today

The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as forecasters widely expect the central bank to continue holding its key rate steady. 4

SaskPower's Poplar River Power Plant, located near the town of Coronach, Sask. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Sask. community receives $550,000 to pursue alternative uses for coal

The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $550,000 to the town of Coronach and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Hart Butte to pursue alternative uses for coal. 3

Emails show Sask. government delayed report of Crown losses before key byelection

The Saskatchewan government prevented the release of an unflattering earnings report from a provincial Crown prior to summer byelections, the opposition NDP alleges. 5

The CPKC Holiday Train aims to lift the Christmas spirit through live music, while raising money for local food banks. (Sierra D'Souza Butts / CTV News)

'It’s just fantastic': Hundreds check out CPKC Holiday Train during Yorkton stop

Hundreds of people went to check out the CPKC Holiday Train during its stop in Yorkton on Tuesday afternoon as it makes its way across Canada and the United States. 3

Dustin Duncan, education minister, looks on during a policy announcement at the Legislative Building in Regina, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. The policy says that schools in Saskatchewan must seek parent or guardian permission when changing the preferred name and pronouns used by students under the age of 16. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

Bill to protect SaskEnergy employees from legal repercussions of not collecting carbon tax passes unanimously

The Saskatchewan government says a bill intended to protect SaskEnergy employees and board members from repercussions of not collecting carbon tax for natural gas home heating passed unanimously on Monday. 4

Three Moose Jaw Warriors players are hoping to make the final roster for World Juniors. (Brit Dort / CTV News)

Three Moose Jaw Warriors among Team Canada hopefuls for upcoming World Juniors

With the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship just weeks away the Moose Jaw Warriors will have three players heading to Oakville Ontario hoping to make the final roster. 3

The RM of Edenwold will be holding a public forum following criticism of the decision to build a compost facility within two kilometres of Pilot Butte. (Katy Syrota/CTV News)

RM of Edenwold says no to proposed compost facility, citing water safety

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Edenwold has put an end to the construction of a compost facility that was set to serve the City of Regina's composting program. 7

From left to right: General Manager Vishal Sharma and Owner Mauricio Gomez of Yorkton Tim Hortons presenting the donation of $4,790.70 to board member Warren Kotzer and Executive Director Ross Fisher of The Health Foundation in Yorkton. (Sierra D'Souza-Butts/CTV News)

Holiday Smile Cookie proceeds shared locally and nationally in Yorkton

The Yorkton community raised approximately $9,580 from this year’s Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign, and donated half of its proceeds to the local Health Foundation. 2

A Moose Jaw Police Service cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Four arrested, 2 at large in Moose Jaw robbery, confinement case, police say

Moose Jaw police say two people remain at large while four others have been arrested and charged in a robbery, extortion and confinement case at a trailer court on Nov. 28. 1

Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill (left) and Luther College High School students Lila Gelowitz (centre) and McKenna Glover-Quartui fold donated clothes at the YWCA in downtown Regina. (Gareth Dillistone/CTV News)

Sask. high school students can now earn credit for volunteerism

Many high school students in Saskatchewan are already volunteers in their local community, but now they can earn a "volunteerism" credit.

Marc Mueller is expected to be the Riders' next offensive coordinator. (Farhan Lalji, X)

Regina's Marc Mueller expected to be named Riders' new offensive coordinator: TSN

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are expected to name Marc Mueller the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to reports from TSN’s Farhan Lalji. 2

Regina Pats' Huet hoping to make Switzerland’s World Juniors roster

Regina Pats goaltender Ewan Huet will be heading to Germany to try out for Switzerland’s 2024 World Juniors roster. 3

Sask. Party MLA for Regina Northeast Gary Grewal speaks to reporters at the legislature on Dec. 4, 2023.

'Not involved in the day to day': Sask. MLA denies direct involvement in Sunrise Motel, supports provincial auditor investigation

A Saskatchewan Party MLA – who has faced questions for his involvement with a Regina motel that allegedly inflated room prices for a customer on social assistance – spoke to reporters for the first time since the situation came to light. 4

An employee works at a FreshCo store in Mission, B.C. on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The FreshCo store in Mission, B.C., is the first of a dozen shops under that banner promised by Sobeys Inc. by the end of this year in an effort to grow market share in the west following a years-long fallout from its troubled acquisition of the Safeway chain. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Canada's grocery retail sector one of the most competitive on Earth: Sobeys CEO

The top executive at Sobeys asserted on Monday that Canada has one of the most competitive grocery retail sectors on the planet -- even as Canadians continue to feel the bite of higher prices. 1

The Government of Saskatchewan has spent $238,000 on digital ads at Dubai's airport and metro during the COP28 conference. (Courtesy: X/Emily Lowan)

Sask. spending $238,000 on metro, airport ads in Dubai during COP28 conference

The latest expense added to Saskatchewan's tab at the COP28 conference is advertising on the Dubai metro and at the city's airport – costing the province $238,000. 2

Brayden Dutchak is pleading with the Government of Saskatchewan to restore its service to its hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw. His mother is in dire need of treatment and is unable to travel out of province to get it. (Mick Favel/CTV News)

Sask. family calling on province to restore hyperbaric chamber service following staff shortage shut down

The family of a Regina woman is pleading for the province to restore its hyperbaric oxygen therapy services which are currently unavailable in Saskatchewan. 6

Protesters outside the Saskatchewan Legislature want the government to make the province an easier place for people with disabilities to access. (Gareth Dillistone/CTV News)

Accessibility Act passes in Sask., advocacy group celebrates at legislature

The Saskatchewan government officially passed the Accessibility Act as of Dec. 3. The act aims to prevent and remove accessibility barriers for people living with disabilities.

SaskPower's head offices can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Saskatchewan's electricity utility to pay into nuclear fund, clean electricity costs

The Saskatchewan government's electrical utility is to remit carbon charges into a nuclear energy investment fund, the province announced Monday. 5

A decal on a Regina Police Service cruise can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Regina police investigating after fatal pedestrian collision

A woman is dead and police are investigating following a fatal pedestrian collision over the weekend.

A deer is seen at the Michel-Chartrand Park in Longueuil, Que., Friday, November 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Sask. hunting investigation leads to 22 years of suspensions, nearly $16,000 in fines

An investigation that began with tips from the public has led to five people pleading guilty to charges such as wildlife trafficking, hunting without a license and hunting at night. 6

The Co-op Refinery Complex is shown in this file photo.

Sask. calls Ottawa's latest methane reduction plan 'more federal overreach'

The Saskatchewan government is calling Ottawa’s latest draft regulations on methane leaks from oil and gas exploration projects another example of federal government overreach. 2

Regina police investigating woman’s death

Death in Regina's Heritage neighbourhood deemed 'non criminal'

Regina police say the death of a woman on Sunday in the city’s Heritage neighbourhood is non-criminal. 1

(Photo source: Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation X page)

Sask. teachers' union, province at odds on key issues as contract talks languish

Nearly two months after contract talks broke down, the union representing Saskatchewan's teachers and the province's bargaining committee are set to meet with a conciliation board to find a way forward. 3

Bernie Herman, a 32-year member of the RCMP, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Braden Herman. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW)

'I shot Braden': Former partner describes text message from Sask. Mountie on trial for murder

The former partner of a Saskatchewan Mountie charged with first-degree murder was the first to testify as the trial began on Monday in Prince Albert. 8

Pats captain Tanner Howe (centre) along with forwards SamOremba (left) and Borya Valis (right) arrive at the Regina General Hospital on Monday morning. (Courtesy: Dante De Caria, Regina Pats)

Regina Pats players deliver 2,433 stuffed animals throughout city following annual teddy bear toss game

Members of the Regina Pats delivered more than 2,400 stuffed animals to kids throughout the community on Monday following another successful teddy bear toss game Saturday night. 1

A Regina Police Service cruiser is seen in this file photo.

Trio charged in connection with robbery at Regina home

Three people are in custody after allegedly assaulting and robbing a woman of her belongings – including her vehicle – at a Regina home.

A man leaves the CBC building in Toronto on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming as it slashes budget

The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada will eliminate about 600 jobs and not fill an additional 200 vacancies. The cuts at CBC come days after the Liberal government suggested it may cap the amount of money CBC and Radio-Canada could get under a $100 million deal Ottawa recently signed with Google. 2

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a press conference before the speech from the throne in Regina, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu.

Sask. premier has 54% approval rating, survey shows

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has an approval rating of 54 per cent, according to a recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute. 4

The Regina Police Service Headquarters can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Regina police investigating weekend death in Heritage neighbourhood

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in Regina’s Heritage neighbourhood Sunday afternoon. 1

A sign for a pharmacy and walk-in health clinic shown in Oakville, Ont., Thursday, Oct.13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Richard Buchan

Health care in Canada could be more like Norway's, with some improvements: study

Canada is trailing behind other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries when it comes to both the number of physicians relative to the population, and its spending on primary care, according to a new analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. 2

The Co-op Refinery Complex on Regina's north end can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

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