Saskatchewan News

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months of turmoil that saw the once-united organization splinter and have its legitimacy questioned.

REGINA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new lieutenant-governor for Saskatchewan. Bernadette McIntyre is to serve in the role, representing the King in the province.

SASKATOON, Sask. — Ben Kindel scored his third goal of the night 29 seconds into overtime to lift the visiting Calgary Hitmen to a 5-4 Western Hockey League victory over the Saskatoon Blades on Saturday at the SaskTel Centre.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Ryan Gould scored two power-play goals and Dawson Gerwing netted the winner as the visiting Swift Current Broncos edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday at Moose Jaw Events Centre.

SASKATOON, Sask. — A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Three charges against Dr.

HALIFAX — Women’s advocates say provincial and federal governments need to step up efforts to create housing for people escaping gender-based violence because too many women are forced to remain in unsafe situations after being abused.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed quarterback Trevor Harris to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Friday. Harris was a West Division All-Star last season. He completed 72.

DILLON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — RCMP in Saskatchewan have laid impaired driving charges against a school bus driver. Police say the charges stem from Nov.

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe’s government followed through on two fall election promises Thursday, passing bills on tax relief and the carbon levy.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's three transgender bills from legal challenges.