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Saskatchewan introducing new impaired driving penalties
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (270+ words) The Saskatchewan government is moving toward stricter, immediate administrative penalties for impaired driving in an effort to curb some of the highest rates of alcohol-impaired driving in the country. Justice minister Tim Mc Leod announced the proposed changes to the…...
Saskatchewan warns of fake Mark Carney investment scam
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (199+ words) Saskatchewan's financial regulator is warning the public about an online investment scam utilizing a fake endorsement from Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) issued an alert Thursday against two online entities operating as…...
Column: Discover Lloydminster's prized 1939 snow plane
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (149+ words) Meridian Source Column: Discover Lloydminster's prized 1939 snow plane Walking into the building at Weaver Heritage Park, the mosquitos were certainly mean. History shined from the structure. Tons of vehicles filled the building and at the front was an old snow…...
Spirits high as Filipino Festival shifts indoors
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (307+ words) Unpredictable June weather could not stop the community from celebrating the fifth annual Filipino Festival, which successfully pivoted indoors to the Cenovus Energy Hub on June 27. The popular event, which showcases Filipino culture through traditional dances, songs, food and games,…...
Neilburg day care breaks ground, fundraising continues
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (910+ words) The need for child care is ever-present for young families, and a group of motivated women have made that need a reality for Neilburg. The Neilburg Early Learning and Child Care Inc. board has been hard at work for the…...
Saskatchewan women over 40 now eligible for free mammograms
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (271+ words) Roughly 76, 000 more Saskatchewan women can now book free routine breast cancer screenings as the provincial government lowers the eligibility age to 40. The final phase of the rollout took effect July 1, expanding the Breast Check program to include women aged 40 to…...
Alberta Energy Rebate: $100 payments open for applications
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (309+ words) Applications are now open for a new, one-time $100 Alberta Energy Rebate aimed at providing immediate financial relief to millions of eligible residents, the provincial government announced on July 1. The program, which runs from July 1 until Sept. 30, allows eligible Albertans to…...
Village of Marwayne marks historic 100th anniversary
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (426+ words) A torrential downpour couldn't wash out a century of history in the Village of Marwayne on Saturday. Despite persistent rain that forced organizers to move outdoor events indoors, roughly 500 residents gathered to celebrate the momentous occasion of the village's 100th anniversary…...
Alberta invests $7 M in Lakeland College agricultural training
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (289+ words) The Alberta government is investing more than $7 million to expand and modernize hands-on agricultural training at Lakeland College, provincial officials announced on June 29. The funding, allocated for the 2026-27 fiscal year, will support major upgrades to the beef yard and relocate…...
Lloydminster firefighters raise more than $18 K in Calgary stairclimb challenge
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (500+ words) Fifteen members of Lloydminster Fire Rescue swapped their local training tower for Calgary's tallest skyscraper, raising nearly $19, 000 for cancer support while conquering a gruelling physical challenge. The firefighters participated in the annual Calgary Stairclimb Challenge at Brookfield Place, climbing 57 stories…...