The hundreds of First Nations across Canada must put aside regional differences and unite as one powerful entity, says a candidate for the leadership of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN).

Once in a while, every news reporter gets a cushy assignment -- and Friday was one of those days.

With Canada Day just past, one inevitably reflects on our nation's past, present and future, and on the institutions that define us.

The Saskatchewan Party government's plan to introduce legislation allowing provincial marriage commissioners to refuse to perform same-sex marriages for religious reasons was both praised as a defence of religious freedoms and condemned as the institutionalizing of discrimination against gays and lesbians.

Saskatchewan's labour force will need an additional 120,000 workers by 2020 -- an average of 10,000 per year -- or there will be little population growth and a stagnant provincial economy, says the Saskatchewan Labour Market Commission (SLMC).

Four door-to-door alarm salesmen pleaded guilty to carrying on a business without a licence Friday at provincial court.

The obligation for marriage commissioners to marry same-sex couples is headed to the Court of Appeal.

Construction on upgrading the Prince Albert airport will begin this year with $1.1 million in funding from the federal government and the city.

If you missed Wednesday's fireworks display, don't fret: there's a slightly belated birthday bash planned for Emma Lake on Saturday night.

REGINA - Sask atchewan's justice minister says the government will ask the Court of Appeal for its opinion on proposed legislation dealing with same-sex marriage.

By Sheri Monk Canada Day promises to be exciting tomorrow with all-day events planned at the Jasper Centre. At 10 a.m., an inter-denominational church service to give thanks will take place at the Jasper Centre.

By Sheri Monk Anthrax has made its first appearance in Canada this year, and just like in 2008, the first incidence occurred in Saskatchewan. So far, there is just one case in one animal, restricted to one premises in the RM of King George.

By Sheri Monk Many auto enthusiasts attended the third annual Tri-Club Show and Shine at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Centre Block June 27. Hosted by the three car clubs in the Southwest–Creek Classics, Reno Rodders and Shaunavon Accelerators–Cars in the Hills was another success.

The Swift Current Broncos announced Monday the addition of Derek McKie to their office staff as the new Marketing/Game Day Coordinator.

Swift Current Broncos forward Cody Eakin will be joining one of the National Hockey League's most exciting young teams after being selected in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

The Swift Current Broncos announced Tuesday the selection of goaltender Joni Ortio with the 44 th overall pick in the Canadian Hockey League import draft.

B.C. Lions' receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen dropped a Hail Mary pass with 13 seconds to go that would have won the game, a back-and-forth 28-24 Roughriders' win that featured a whopping 15 turnovers.

Celebrated members of Regina's creative community may soon have their names immortalized on road signs, following the publication of the latest list of approved municipal names.

This weekend marks a grim anniversary for the family of Tamra Jewel Keepness. It has been five agonizing years since the little girl disappeared from her Regina home.

Saskatoon's taxi industry, a source of frustration for users who complain there aren't enough cabs on the road, hailed a new era Friday as a rebranded fleet of vehicles emerged to offer a competing service.

The Saskatchewan government may have found a solution for what to do with thousands of tonnes of waste wood left behind at an old pulp mill: let a new operation burn the material to produce electricity.

Conservative attack ads that suggest Bloc Quebecois members are soft on pedophiles comprise a dirty tactic unworthy of Canadian politics, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff charged Saturday.

Fire Calls Moose Jaw Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 800 block of Fourth Avenue Norhtwest on Friday.

Police Report Moose Jaw Police Services responded to a motor vehicle accident at 6:40 p.

Lyndsay McCready Moose Jaw Times-Herald The Moose Jaw Western Development Museum (WDM) parking lot was taken over Friday afternoon by a number of fine-looking vehicles.

On Thursday, Premier Brad Wall will be in Moose Jaw for the multiplex sod-turning ceremony.