Saskatchewan News

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan say Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to repeal certain energy policies if he wants Canada to have the strongest economy in the G7.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.

Fatigue shouldn't be an issue Thursday night for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton (0-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-0) coming off a bye week. This will mark the Elks' home opener following their season-opening 31-14 road loss to the B.C.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Charlottetown will be the host of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record fifth time in 2027. The 46th edition of the Canadian women’s curling championship is set for Feb. 12-21 at Eastlink Centre.

WINNIPEG — Wildfire evacuees continued to make their way home in some Manitoba communities Tuesday, but there were hurdles.

REGINA — A Regina father is believed to have been killed on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff last week, a family friend says.

CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pitching the idea of a "port-to-port corridor" that would connect energy and other goods to Canada's northern Pacific and Arctic coasts.

WINNIPEG — Rain and cooler temperatures brought relief to fire-ravaged Manitoba and Saskatchewan Monday, allowing fire bans to be reduced and more evacuees to go home.

HAMILTON — KeeSean Johnson enjoyed his Canadian Football League coming-out party on Saturday.

The firefight on the Prairies wildfire front took a new turn Friday as officials in two provinces worked to support evacuees, while affected communities readied themselves to bring residents home.