Category Archives: Saskatchewan
New child ambassador named for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
An Estevan girl who's battled cancer most of her young life, was recognized for her perseverance and optimism in the face of adversity. Payton Sernick, 9, was named today as the Saskatchewan children'...
Jan 25, 2018
P.A. to host Saskatchewan Country Music Awards and Festival
Prince Albert will be the centre of the country music world in April. The city will host the 29th Saskatchewan Country Music Awards and Country Music Festival. "We are very excited to be chosen t...
Jan 24, 2018
New RCMP Crime Reduction Team established in the region
Saskatchewan RCMP are establishing a Crime Reduction Team in the region, with specialized enforcement and investigative skills, after a recent successful redeployed of resources around the west-centra...
Jan 24, 2018
Saskatchewan officials applaud potential beef deal with Japan
Saskatchewan producers have a lot to gain from the Japanese market, according to Prince Albert’s Member of Parliament. Randy Hoback’s comments come following word International T...
Jan 23, 2018
Research projects aim to tackle emergence of new crop disease in North
The emergence of Clubroot last year in north-central and northwestern Saskatchewan is cause for concern for growers across the province, but some new research projects may help get to the root of the ...
Jan 21, 2018
Judge reserves decision on appeal filed by nurse fined for Facebook comments
A Saskatoon judge has reserved his decision on an appeal filed by a nurse who was fined $26,000 for criticizing the quality of care her grandparents received in a long-term care facility. The Saskatch...
Jan 19, 2018
B.C. solitary confinement ruling has implications in Sask
A recent decision by British Columbia's highest court ruled indefinite solitary confinement unconstitutional could have a major effect on corrections in Saskatchewan, according to a leading advoc...
Jan 18, 2018
Group seeks to raise awareness about drunk, dangerous driving in La Loche
northern village is looking to solve two serious problems by telling personal stories in their own language. The La Loche Community Safety Board wants people to talk about the impacts of both drinking...
Jan 18, 2018
FSIN named intervener in federal court case
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has been named an intervener in a federal court case which could determine the way laws are created and implemented. In May of last year, the Supreme Cou...
Jan 15, 2018
Both weather radars in Sask. down for upgrades, repairs
Predicting the weather in Saskatchewan is tough enough to begin with, but Environment Canada has been facing extra challenges over the last several months. Both of the weather radar stations in Saskat...
Jan 12, 2018