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Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disclose the location.
Saskatchewan's plan to pause industrial carbon levy reveals fiscal hole: NDP

Saskatchewan's plan to pause industrial carbon levy reveals fiscal hole: NDP

REGINA — A move by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to pause the industrial carbon levy appears to have blown a hole in the province's finances.
A capsule look at the 13 teams set to compete at the world men's curling championship

A capsule look at the 13 teams set to compete at the world men's curling championship

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brad Jacobs and his Alberta-based team will represent Canada at the BKT Tires World Men's Curling Championship starting Saturday at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.
'Fully carbon tax free': Moe announces plan to eliminate industrial levy

'Fully carbon tax free': Moe announces plan to eliminate industrial levy

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is reducing the industrial carbon levy to zero. He says the move makes Saskatchewan the first "fully carbon tax free" province, saving ratepayers money on their electricity bills.
Saskatoon hit with drug crisis with hundreds of overdose calls in past month

Saskatoon hit with drug crisis with hundreds of overdose calls in past month

SASKATOON, Sask. — The head of Saskatoon's only safe consumption site says she saw the current drug crisis coming.
Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

REGINA — Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained and an "all clear" has been issued.
U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a plan by the United States to restore Russia's ability to sell fertilizer is a backchannel that funds Ukrainian death and suffering. "This is the most disturbing action that I think we've seen from (U.S.
Saskatchewan government introduces bill to apply sales tax on vaping products

Saskatchewan government introduces bill to apply sales tax on vaping products

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.
Saskatchewan reverses ban of U.S. alcohol products that are produced in Canada

Saskatchewan reverses ban of U.S. alcohol products that are produced in Canada

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is walking back part of its decision to stop purchasing all American-branded alcohol products in response to U.S. tariffs. The province says it is allowing the sale and distribution of 54 Canadian-produced U.S.
Two Saskatoon libraries temporarily close, citing increase in drug use and violence

Two Saskatoon libraries temporarily close, citing increase in drug use and violence

Two Saskatoon libraries are closing for now because staff are being spat on and attacked while treating drug overdose emergencies and cleaning washrooms smeared with blood and human waste.
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