Lawyers for Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked a judge Friday to strike out 'scandalous' opinions of a political scientist that equate the Chuck Cadman affair with the two biggest bribery scandals in Canadian history.

The widely expected mid-October federal election would see one of the Conservative government’s most controversial decisions - its refusal to seek clemency for a Canadian on death row in the United States - put on trial at the height of the campaign.

About 55,000 Bonne Bell Children’s Cosmetic Accessory Bags - sold in Canada between September 2007 to August 2008 - are being recalled, it was announced on Thursday.

It's the frightening result of the highlight-reel sports moment: the concussion that comes after a bone-jarring body check or a nasty fall on the field.

A decade after Swissair Flight 111 crashed off the coast of Nova Scotia, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said more work needs to be done to satisfy the safety deficiencies identified in the 4 1/2 year investigation into the accident.

Former Regina police chief Cal Johnston says he'll seek the Liberal nomination in the Palliser riding.

Marcus Crandell was officially released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday, but his exit had been obvious all week.

Saskatchewan's rate review agency has said yes to a natural gas price hike request that will result in a $21-a-month increase for a typical homeowner - one of the biggest jumps of its kind ever for the province.

A Saskatchewan community is helping newly arrived immigrants clear off some high interest loans associated with moving to Canada.

A Lloydminster, Alta., man will appear in court next month in connection with an alleged hit and run that took the life of a Stoughton, Sask., woman.

When the best arm wrestlers in Canada come to Moose Jaw this weekend, the local contingent will be 20-strong to defend their turf.

The Five Hills Regional Health Authority has appointed an interim chief executive officer and hired a consultant to help recruit a permanent candidate.

Children in Moose Jaw will continue to enjoy safe, nutritious lunches and snacks from Hunger in Moose Jaw, despite a recent recall on numerous lunch meats.

Sources have told the Canadian Press that Republican candidate John McCain has picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.

Earl Stevenson’s top four Canadian Idol elimination earlier this week isn’t going to stop the Lloydminster, Albertan, from pursuing his musical dreams.

Esterhazy town council is once again holding a public meeting to receive public comments on proposed changes to the town’s zoning bylaw, the fourth such change this year.

REGINA -- A couple of weeks before six inmates broke out of a secure remand unit at the Regina Correctional Centre, a manager ended a cell confinement on the same unit, says a source familiar with the jail.

Adam Shaheen would like to apologize to all of the Saskatchewan viewers.

The provincial government should increase education funding and decrease property taxes dramatically during the next three years, says a report released Thursday by a taxpayer lobby group.

The Saskatoon Food Bank most likely distributed Maple Leaf food products that have since been recalled as part of a bacterial outbreak that has sickened dozens and may be linked to 15 deaths.

Colour Photo: Gord Waldner, The StarPhoenix / Meewasin Valley Authority staff install bright blue meters around the Meewasin Valley Centre Wednesday. The meters have been revamped to accept coins only. The intent of the meters is to provide people with a fun way to make donations and to offer the public another opportunity to support Meewasin and its work. Funds collected during the next few ...

By Sheri Monk Nearly 50 citizens stood up to question Cypress Health Region CEO Jim Hornell at the Aug. 25 meeting at the Armoury.

By Kaylie Blair An escaped prisoner awaiting trial for murder may be headed for the Maple Creek area. Preston Clarence Buffalo Calf has family ties to the Nekaneet First Nation and escaped from the Regina Correctional Centre Aug. 24 with four other inmates.

By Sheri Monk Hundreds of concerned residents descended upon the Armoury for a public meeting on the doctor crisis in Maple Creek.

By Sheri Monk Julie Opsal was doing her part to ensure as many residents as possible showed up for the health meeting last night at the Armoury. On Friday, she constructed over 20 signs and distributed them around town notifying the public of the meeting.

By Sheri Monk The Competition Bureau is currently investigating the implications of the sale of Tyson’s Lakeside Packers and other agricultural holdings to Nilsson Bros.’ XL Foods Inc.