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Study says carbon policies could make Alberta energy less competitive
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (348+ words) A new Fraser Institute study says Alberta's industrial carbon tax and carbon capture requirements could make the province less competitive with major energy-producing states in the United States. The public policy think-tank says the $140-per-tonne industrial carbon tax and carbon…...
Outlook Community Library launches new story trail for summer
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (617+ words) Families visiting Outlook Region Park this summer can enjoy a story while exploring the trails, thanks to the return of the Outlook Community Library's Story Trail. The outdoor literacy initiative transforms the park's walking trails into a self-guided reading experience…...
Kindersley Filipino festival a burst of colour, culture and music
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (221+ words) Kindersley's Filipino Food and Music Street Festival brought a burst of colour, music and culture to the community as residents gathered to celebrate Filipino heritage. The festivities began with a parade down Main Street, featuring colourful costumes, music and dancing....
Tornado warning issued for Eston area as dangerous storm tracks east
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (187+ words) A tornado warning was issued for the Eston area Sunday evening as Environment Canada tracked a severe thunderstorm possibly producing a tornado. The warning was issued at 8: 51 p. m. CST on July 5. Environment Canada said the storm was located about 10 kilometres south…...
Stewart Valley celebrates as province takes over school project
15+ hour, 1+ min ago (732+ words) The community of Stewart Valley and the RM of Saskatchewan Landing are praising the provincial government after it announced on Canada Day it will take over the long-stalled rebuild of Stewart Valley School. For more than two years, poured concrete…...
Canada joins international call to reduce methane emissions in energy sector
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (335+ words) Canada has joined international partners in calling for faster action to reduce methane emissions from the energy sector. The joint statement, issued June 23 in London, says reducing methane from oil and gas operations is important not only for climate action,…...
Tornadoes, court-supervised sales and cost-of-living updates lead the week
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (165+ words) Saskatchewan residents are being encouraged to review their insurance policies, update coverage if their needs have changed and make sure they are working with licensed insurance professionals. Monette Farms is beginning a court-supervised sale of select farmland and ranch properties…...
Auditor says SHA needs stronger oversight of travel nurse use
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (454+ words) Saskatchewan's provincial auditor says the Saskatchewan Health Authority needs to better assess whether reducing travel nurse use is leading to more overtime for its own nurses. In her 2026 Report " Volume 1, Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett examined how the authority uses travel…...
Maidstone woman wins $100 K on Lotto Max - West Central Online: West Central Saskatchewan's latest news, sports, weather, community events.
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (175+ words) A Maidstone woman is celebrating after winning $100, 000 on Lotto Max. Maria Gossner won the prize in the June 9 draw. Western Canada Lottery Corporation says Gossner discovered the win after taking her ticket in-store to scan it. Gossner said the cashier…...
New warning issued as fraudsters use CAFC name in banking and recovery scams
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (534+ words) The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is warning Canadians about a growing number of scams involving fraudsters impersonating the agency in an effort to steal money and personal information. The centre says criminals are increasingly posing as CAFC representatives by phone,…...