Category Archives: Saskatchewan

2017 strong year for canola and soybeans in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers increased production of canola and soybeans in 2017, but saw a decrease in wheat production compared to 2016, according to a new report from Statistics Canada....
Dec 07, 2017

Saskatchewan offers protected leave to violence victims
Victims in Saskatchewan will no longer need to worry about their job security when fleeing domestic violence, seeking support services or medical treatment, or attending court. This week the prov...
Dec 07, 2017

Sask. politicians blame Trudeau for China trade failure
Prince Albert’s member of parliament and Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister are laying blame over the Canada-China free trade break-down squarely on the shoulders of the Prime Minister. T...
Dec 07, 2017

Moose Jaw Times-Herald shuts its doors after 128 years
Thursday is the first day in 128 years the city of Moose Jaw hasn't had a newspaper. The Moose Jaw Times-Herald published its last edition on Wednesday. Star News Publishing, which owned the paper, re...
Dec 07, 2017

Last day in the legislature for Brad Wall
After nearly 20 years as an MLA, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall will mark his last day in the legislature Thursday. Wall announced in August that he was retiring from politics after guiding ...
Dec 07, 2017

Sask. announces new marijuana, eviction rules for renters
While marijuana will soon be legalized, it will be up to landlords to decide if they want to allow their tenants to possess cannabis plants. The province introduced amendments to rental legislation th...
Dec 06, 2017

Youth have their say in special report
Youth had an opportunity to weigh in and add their voices to a special report about suicide today. A new report was brought about by six tragedies last year, which rocked multiple communities in north...
Dec 05, 2017

Anxious anglers asked to exercise caution
The Ministry of Environment is cautioning enthusiastic anglers to think twice before heading out on the ice. Fluctuating temperatures have not been kind to outdoor enthusiasts. Conservation Officer Ri...
Dec 05, 2017

RCMP cadets receive hands-on Indigenous history training
Starting this week, the RCMP's Cadet Training Program will include an Elder-supervised exercise on the history of Canada's Indigenous peoples. The history lesson, which was added to the program to hel...
Dec 04, 2017

Wait times in emergency rooms continue to rise: report
It appears people in Saskatchewan will continue to wait for emergency care at hospitals. A report by the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) indicated wait times are on the rise across Can...
Dec 01, 2017