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Public Safety minister defends RCMP's refusal to say how Sanderson died in custody
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is defending the RCMP's decision not to release details surrounding the death of the man accused in a mass stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan. Mendicino s...
Sep 20, 2022

Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy
NEW YORK (AP) - The Nielsen company's list of the 20 most popular prime-time programs for the week of Sept. 12-18, their networks and viewerships: 1. NFL Football: Chicago at Green Bay, NBC, 19.55 mil...
Sep 20, 2022

Sweep 16: Curling Canada's PointsBet Invitational ready for debut in Fredericton
Nick Deagle's curling calendar usually includes weekly games in a recreational league along with four or five cashspiel appearances around Nova Scotia each season. His rink is going from the club leve...
Sep 20, 2022

Province providing $250,000 in grant funding to help seniors live independently
The Saskatchewan government is aiming to help seniors live independently at home and in their home communities.That's why it's offering $250,000 in one-time grant funding for organizations and communi...
Sep 20, 2022

Former Canada rugby captain looks to rebuild bridges, return to national scene
Former Canada rugby captain Jamie Cudmore believes he has a lot more to give the game. Now he hopes others agree. The 44-year-old Cudmore lost his job as head of Rugby Canada's national development ac...
Sep 20, 2022

Canada tuning out noise around expectations at FIBA Women's World Cup
Canada's women's basketball team shouldered weighty expectations at the Tokyo Olympics. After back-to-back Olympic quarterfinal appearances, many surmised a medal was next - an assumption that may hav...
Sep 20, 2022

Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...
Sep 20, 2022

Rare Earth Summit showcases Saskatchewan as global hub for critical minerals
A summit being held in Saskatoon will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to showcase how several rare earth element projects are attracting international attention.The Rare Earth Su...
Sep 20, 2022

CFL suspends Stampeders linebacker Judge for one game following incident with Lions
TORONTO - Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge received a one-game suspension from the CFL on Tuesday for a post-game altercation involving B.C. Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead. The incident happened Satu...
Sep 20, 2022

Métis language program now across Sask.
Students across the province will be able to learn both Michif and Cree as the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) expands its early language program. Another six school divisions will partner with MN-S s...
Sep 20, 2022