Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Sask. pulse growers await word from India
Farmers and processors in Saskatchewan have a lot riding on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trip to India this week, according to a Saskatchewan farmer's group. Carl Potts, Executive Director of ...
Feb 21, 2018

Michelle Obama to speak in Saskatoon in March
Michelle Obama will be speaking in Saskatoon this spring. The former U.S. first lady will be at Sasktel Centre at 7 p.m. on Thurs., March 22. During her time as first lady, Obama focused on initiative...
Feb 20, 2018

Winnipeg-based grain handler seeks to speed up grain transport
A spokesperson for G3 Canada Ltd. said he anticipates construction of a new high-throughput export terminal in North Vancouver, will be a real "game-changer" for grain transportation in Western Canada...
Feb 15, 2018

UPDATE: National Indigenous Peoples Day bill delayed
UPDATE: Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River NDP MLA Georgina Jolibois' private member's bill for a new national holiday was delayed in the House of Commons yesterday. It was postponed, she said, becaus...
Feb 14, 2018
SARM commits to improving ties with Indigenous communities
The association that represents Saskatchewan’s rural municipalities is encouraging communities to demonstrate consideration, patience and understanding in the wake of the Gerald Stanley ver...
Feb 14, 2018

Facebook group targeted after Stanley verdict
The creator of a Facebook group called Farmers with Firearms, said he feels his group has been unfairly criticized in the days following Gerald Stanley’s acquittal. The group’s admini...
Feb 13, 2018

GoFundMe for Gerald Stanley raises more than $80,000
Supporters of Gerald Stanley are rallying in a quiet way online by donating to a Go Fund Me page created to support Gerald Stanley's family in the wake of his acquittal in the death of Colten Bou...
Feb 12, 2018

Melfort minor hockey player applauded for sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is a tough lesson that is constantly taught to young athletes across the globe. A minor hockey player in Melfort showed great maturity on the ice at a recent game. Twelve-year-old Sage R...
Feb 09, 2018

Stanley trial jury asks to rehear testimony
After retiring to begin deliberations late Thursday afternoon, the jury at the Gerald Stanley murder trial asked to listen to recordings of key testimony. Stanley, 56, has pleaded not guilty to a char...
Feb 09, 2018

Boushie supporters gather as jury prepares to deliberate
Grades 7 and 8 students from Thunderchild First Nation participated in support of Colten Boushie outside the Battleford courthouse Thursday. Inside, Gerald Stanley is currently facing a charge of seco...
Feb 08, 2018