Provincial News

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc. and Veren Inc. are joining forces in a $15-billion dollar deal to create a major Canadian shale player that they say will stand stronger against political and market upheaval than if they were to each go it alone.

REGINA — Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation to provinces, territories and former smokers across the country.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has signed a $16-million deal with Ottawa to expand school food programs.

REGINA — Saskatchewan's deputy premier says the constantly shifting announcements from the United States on tariffs are "ridiculous" and raise concerns that the turmoil is now the new normal.

KELOWNA, B.C. — An off-day for Reid Carruthers at the Montana's Brier became much busier on Thursday night.

REGINA — Some Saskatchewan liquor stores are selling off their remaining bottles of American booze and restaurants are rethinking their menus, after the province said it would stop buying U.S.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods.

FT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. — An Alberta Mountie has been charged and placed on administrative duties after a person was punched during a mental health call.

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP wants to know why Premier Scott Moe’s government didn’t have a response ready — despite knowing for weeks that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Tomas Mrsic scored the only goal of the shootout as the Prince Albert Raiders edged the visiting Regina Pats 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday at the Art Hauser Centre.