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Alberta now tied for lowest minimum wage in Canada
Alberta had the highest minimum wage in the country six years ago, but it is now tied for the lowest.That comes as four provinces increase their pay floors as of October 1, 2024.The rate in Ontario is...
Oct 01, 2024
A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election campaign has begun, with polling day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at provincial governments over five decades: New Democrats, 1971-78 The NDP and leader Allan ...
Oct 01, 2024
Scott Moe: the conservative who began as a left-winger with a lights-out hockey shot
SHELLBROOK, Sask. - Scott Moe is the conservative premier who began life as a left-winger with a shot so hard, it was lights out - literally. On this recent fall day, Moe stands among the seats at his...
Oct 01, 2024
Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier
LANG, SASK. - Carla Beck steps out of her SUV with her two dogs and starts walking beside a lake near her hometown, the spot where she learned to feed cows, swing a bat and not keep her mouth shut. Re...
Oct 01, 2024
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck
REGINA - Saskatchewan's general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, i...
Oct 01, 2024
Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign
REGINA - The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to gr...
Oct 01, 2024
MPs to debate Lebanon crisis, evacuation options this evening after Israeli incursion
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will hold an emergency debate this evening on the crisis in Lebanon after Israel's ground incursion intensified fears of a full-scale invasion. Members of Parliament will...
Oct 01, 2024
Blood Tribe chief demands action after death of Indigenous man in police custody
The chief of a southern Alberta First Nation is demanding a thorough, transparent investigation into the death of an Indigenous man in police custody.Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox says the death of Jon We...
Oct 01, 2024
Five workers seriously injured by blast at energy site near Cochrane, RCMP say
An explosion at an energy site northwest of Calgary has injured five workers, and RCMP say the resulting fire could burn for days.Cpl. Gina Slaney said the five were part of a crew that was drilling o...
Oct 01, 2024
New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership
CHARLOTTETOWN - Canada's Reid Carruthers opened the Grand Slam of Curling season with a 7-5 loss to Sweden's Niklas Edin at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Carruthers, from Winnipeg, was the lone Cana...
Oct 01, 2024