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Spurred by the increase in early tourists headed for the mountains via his Canadian Pacific Railway, president William Van Horne decided to build a luxury…

In today's Morning Brief, the suggested tip at cafes and restaurants on point-of-sale terminals is on the rise, creeping as high as 30 per cent. But critics say the higher tip amounts could backfire on restaurants and may not always go to the servers bringing your order.

Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan is often referred to as Palliser’s Triangle – a dry, hot and windy region originally thought to be a poor area for farming and agriculture. But the man who made that observation – Capt. John Palliser – couldn't have been more wrong.

A feature we published on the Women’s Voluntary Service has prompted a response from Phil Rodgers whose aunt was involved.

Mary Palliser portrait finds its way home to Ireland after being stored in Saskatchewans archive The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan has sent a 149-year-old portrait to Ireland as part of a major in-house exhibition. Social Sharing For the next five years it will live at the Waterford Art Gallery as part of a major in-house exhibition Posted: Dec 23, 2020 1:56 PM CT | Last Updated: December 23, 2020 Painting of Mary Palliser by Victorian-era Irish artist Sir Frederic William Burton. (The Pr...

“The Government of Saskatchewan is happy to share the Palliser painting with the Irish public and strengthen our shared connections around the world during a time when physical travel is a challenge,” Minister Responsible for the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan Jim Reiter said. “The people of Waterford, Ireland will enjoy viewing the painting and Saskatchewan’s contribution to archival history.” The Palliser family has its roots in Comeragh, Ireland and Mary Palliser is buried i...