Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan minimum wage going up 35 cents in October to $15.35

Saskatchewan's lowest earners will be earning a little bit more this fall.According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $15 per hour to $15.35 per hour, effect...

Jul 10, 2025

Chain of events led to man being killed by RCMP truck near Buffalo Narrows: SIRT report

A string of unrelated events including fog, darkness and distance from emergency services played into the death of a man alongside a northern road, and there are no grounds to believe an offence was c...

Jul 10, 2025

Topsoil moisture levels continue to decline in Sask., but some crops progressing well

Dry conditions are still causing headaches for many farmers in Saskatchewan, but crops in other regions are progressing well thanks to recent rain and warm weather.According to the weekly crop report ...

Jul 10, 2025

RCMP seize cocaine, meth and tobacco in Lloydminster drug bust

A 39-year-old woman from Lloydminster is facing multiple charges after police seized drugs and contraband tobacco during a search at a local property.Lloydminster RCMP said members of their Crime Redu...

Jul 10, 2025

Ezekiel homers twice to help Canada comeback over Venezuela

Canada is in the win column at the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert. The Canadians won a thriller on day two of the tournament, completing an epic comeback to stun Venezuela, 11-9.C...

Jul 10, 2025

Over 2,000 public housing units vacant in Sask., NDP slams government response

Saskatchewan's housing crisis remains a serious challenge, as thousands of public housing units sit empty while people struggle to find affordable homes across the province.Speaking at a recent news c...

Jul 09, 2025

In the midst of wildfire season, province cancelled request for bids to improve evacuation app

In late March, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) put out a request for bids (RFB) to develop a mobile app that could be used during evacuations. However, it was cancelled shortly after. "Th...

Jul 09, 2025

SPSA issues sweeping fire ban for northern Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is issuing a fire ban that takes effect on Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 a.m. and will cover a significant area of northern Saskatchewan.The area described in the rel...

Jul 09, 2025

Over 100 people join webinar on potential class action lawsuit against province

An online invitation to residents of Saskatchewan impacted by wildfire evacuations this year had over 100 attendants, said the lawyer who arranged the call. Chad Eggerman, the founding partner of Proc...

Jul 09, 2025

State of emergency declared for Patuanak

A state of emergency has been declared for Patuanak.According to a social media post by the English River First Nation Emergency Management Team, the decision was made Wednesday after a meeting with c...

Jul 09, 2025