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Veterans Affairs hiring more staff to tackle growing backlog of disability cases
OTTAWA - The federal government is hiring hundreds more temporary staff to tackle the growing backlog of applications from disabled veterans asking for help. The plan was unveiled today as new figures...
Jun 29, 2020
Don Narcisse reflects on racism in America and on COVID-19
Don Narcisse is paying attention to the ongoing protests happening in the United States surrounding race and the murder of George Floyd."There's some changes that really have to be made," said Narciss...
Jun 29, 2020
SaskPower extends Power Generation Partner Program for third year
SaskPower is looking for applications for the Power Generation Partner Program (PGPP) after deciding to extend it for the optional third year.The program allows customers, often oil and gas companies ...
Jun 29, 2020
RM of Corman Park dealing with ‘numerous’ escaped bison
We've heard of moose on the loose before, but bison?That's exactly what the Rural Municipality of Corman Park is dealing with after a Dalmeny bison farmer had his fence cut.The Osler Fire Department w...
Jun 29, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, provincial total at 779
Saskatchewan recorded one new case of COVID-19 and 18 more recoveries on Monday.According to a media release, the new case is in the Far North region.Of the 779 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan...
Jun 29, 2020
Online English language training coming to Saskatchewan's Great Plains College
A local opportunity for newcomers to Canada to take English language training online has arrived in Saskatchewan.Great Plains College has announced they will be assuming the coordination of the Saskat...
Jun 29, 2020
Ujiri confident in restart, saying 'the NBA is a seriously well-oiled machine'
The Toronto Raptors' return to basketball has them living in an otherwise empty hotel in the Fort Myers area of Florida, a COVID-19 hotspot that has seen new cases skyrocketing. They wake up to a...
Jun 29, 2020
Sask. Polytechnic lays off 93, plans to suspend or defer upcoming programs amid pandemic
Things are going to be a lot different at Saskatchewan Polytechnic come the fall.According to the institution, some programs will be suspended or deferred this upcoming fall semester.Additionally, 93 ...
Jun 29, 2020
Local communities receive grants for traffic safety initiatives
A number of local communities will receive funding from the provincial government for a variety of traffic safety projects.The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund is providing $550,000 in grants to 50 comm...
Jun 29, 2020
Blue Jays closer to getting full approval for training in Toronto
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays appear one step closer to being able to train at Rogers Centre for the upcoming season. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday that "municipal, provincial and...
Jun 29, 2020