EDMONTON—The continuing spread of a fatal wildlife disease in Alberta and Saskatchewan has a federal agency recommending a deer cull across a wide swath of the Prairies. And soon-to-be-published research on chronic wasting disease has raised new fears about whether the illness could infect humans. “I would say this question was answered with ‘yes,’” said…
Spreading Wildlife Disease Threatens Deer, Elk—and Maybe Humans, New Research Says
Full Document View Saskatchewan Premier Says Ottawa Has Rejected Province’s Carbon Pricing Plan
REGINA—Premier Scott Moe says Ottawa has rejected Saskatchewan’s plan for replacing the federal carbon price with one of its own, while the Liberal government is saying any proposed changes simply have to wait. Moe announced that the province would submit a plan for approval after the Supreme Court of Canada in March ruled the Liberal…
‘Proved That They Care’: Man Who Held Hunger Strike Hopeful After Suicide Bill Passes
Last summer, a 24-year-old fiddle teacher walked more than 600 kilometres from his home in northern Saskatchewan to the legislature in Regina after a bill to address suicides was voted down a second time. Tristen Durocher set up a teepee camp surrounded by photographs of people who had taken their own lives. He held a…
Mandated Agriculture Census Meets Farmer Dissent, Evasion
This month Statistics Canada will conduct its first mandatory Census of Agriculture since 2016, but some farmers say the government won’t find out much. Years ago, a farm wife told this reporter how she explicitly told a census taker on the phone: “I’ll tell you the truth this time, but I can’t promise you I…
Saskatchewan Closes Restaurants, Issues Travel Advisory in Regina and Area
REGINA—Saskatchewan is tightening public-health measures in and around its capital city over concerns about the spread of COVID-19 variants. The province says a ban on household guests that was lifted two weeks ago is immediately back in place in Regina and surrounding communities. Starting Sunday, restaurants and bars will not be allowed to serve customers…
‘Coming out of COVID:’ Saskatchewan Lifts Home Gathering Ban, Worship Capacity Rises
REGINA—Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his province is on its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic as his government lifted a ban on household visits and told places of worship that they can hold larger services, just in time for Easter. Starting Tuesday, Saskatchewan residents can have up to 10 people inside their homes, though…
Dangerous Offender on the Run Could Be Heading to Saskatchewan, Edmonton Police Say
Edmonton police say a man identified as a dangerous offender is on the loose after removing his monitoring ankle bracelet. Clint Carifelle, 30, was last seen around 119 Avenue and 101 Street on Wednesday night, the Edmonton Police Service said in a media release on Thursday. Police say he could heading toward Saskatchewan. Carifelle is roughly…
Canada’s Dire Trajectory
Commentary Canada is in crisis, but the pandemic is only the tip of the spear. Not long ago, Canadians were strong and free and proud of their history. Immigrants armed with faith, freedom, family, and industry overcame a vast geography and harsh climate to establish a flourishing and prosperous nation. Unfortunately, these pillars of Canadian…
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