Indigenous friendship centres say they can't handle the costs of climate crisis and urbanization
Friendship centres, which serve the needs of urban Indigenous people, are increasingly important in responding to climate disasters
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Saskatchewan residents vote today in provincial election
Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth-straight majority after 17 years in office, while Carla Beck's NDP is looking to take back government for the first time since 2007.
How will Indigenous voters cast their ballots in the upcoming provincial elections?
But there are many ways Indigenous voters can and do — or do not — get engaged in politics.
Saskatchewan's electricity grid partially fed by waste gas flaring from oil drilling sites
As pressure grows on the oil and gas sector to reduce its emissions, one Calgary-based company is banking on the potential to convert waste gas from oil wells into valuable electricity for nearby communities.
Indigenous Nations are the key to powering Ontario
To achieve electrification goals, it will be advantageous for governments to take measures to support Indigenous-industry partnerships.
Saskatchewan election campaign starts today
Polls suggest a tightening race between the two parties, with the NDP seeing greater support in Regina and Saskatoon, while the Saskatchewan Party remains strong in rural areas.
Saskatchewan schools are enforcing the pronoun law with start of new school year
Saskatchewan's two largest school divisions say they’ve addressed concerns from teachers and are enforcing the province’s pronoun law as children head back to classrooms next week.
Wildfire prompts leaders of Saskatchewan First Nation to call for evacuation
Officials with the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation announced the move, saying the Flanagan fire was directly threatening their community of Sandy Bay.
Court to hear Saskatchewan's case to stop collection of carbon levy money
Federal Court in Vancouver is to hear a case today from the Saskatchewan government asking for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions in carbon levy money.
Western Canada heat wave to stretch into Prairies, Ontario
A blistering heat wave is moving across Western Canada, pushing record temperatures and the threat of wildfires into Saskatchewan.
Massive wind energy project planned for Saskatchewan
Enbridge Inc. and Six Nations Energy Development LP announced plans Monday to develop a massive wind energy project in southeast Saskatchewan.
Pass or flunk? Canada's clean-energy report card
Canada’s clean energy transition is underway but provinces holding much of the power to instigate change aren’t all pulling their weight, says a new report.
Gun-wielding Saskatchewan cabinet minister nearly caused security alert at legislature
A leaked letter says Saskatchewan Trade Minister Jeremy Harrison nearly triggered a security incident when he walked into the legislature in camouflage gear toting a long gun in a case.
Powering Up: How Canada keeps the lights on
We're a decade out from the Canadian goal of decarbonization for its electricity supply. Here's how each province and territory is faring in their quest to achieve that goal — and the very different measures they are taking to do so.