Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Nuclear Safety Commission greenlights Wheeler River uranium mine
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given the green light to a planned uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, the last regulatory hurdle needed before the mine could start construction. Accordi...
Feb 20, 2026 Denison's Wheeler River uranium mine will begin construction soon after being approved by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. (Image Credit: Denison Mines website)
‘We’re entwined and entangled’: Meadow Lake teacher behind medal design for 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As athletes step onto the podium at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, the medals placed around their necks carry more than victories.They carry a piece of Meadow Lake, designed by a local woman whos...
Feb 19, 2026 Medals for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, designed by Meadow Lake teacher Sara Cydejko, are shown in photo. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Games Council)
Lloydminster launches new plan to address housing gaps, guide future affordable homes
The City of Lloydminster is launching a new plan aimed at addressing housing gaps and guiding where accessible and affordable homes should be built in the years ahead.Called the HAPPY Plan, the initia...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 28052524 © Michaelnivelet | Dreamstime.com)
Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race
Jesse Terry, of Sioux Lookout, Ont., is the winner of the 10-dog Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. He finished the race in 38 hours and two minutes, arriving at the finish line in La Ronge at 12:20 a....
Feb 19, 2026 Jesse Terry, who won the Candian Challenge in 2022 and 2023, faced blizzard conditions on the trail this year. (Image Credit: Facebook/Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race)
RCMP searching for man who escaped police during raid
Pelican Narrows RCMP are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a wanted 28-year-old man. Solomon Custer is being sought by police following his escape from officers during h...
Feb 19, 2026 Pelican Narrows RCMP are actively searching for 28-year-old Solomon Custer. (Image Credit: RCMP/submitted)
Special warrants for extra spending could push Sask.’s deficit more than $1 billion
A number of special warrants for extra spending - worth about $650 million altogether - could end up pushing Saskatchewan's deficit up more than $1 billion.The provincial government published 12 speci...
Feb 19, 2026 Special warrants are issued when there isn’t enough money specifically budgeted to cover expenses considered to be “urgently required” for the public good. They’re issued when the Legislative Assembly isn’t sitting. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/File photo)
Winter storm shortens Canadian Challenge, husband-wife duo in the lead
Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams go...
Feb 18, 2026 Deep snow and low visibility led to hazardous conditions for dog sled teams. (Image Credit: Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race)
'Welcome, Costco!': Signage appears at proposed Lloydminster site as project moves forward
A long-anticipated Costco appears to be one step closer to reality in Lloydminster, with new signage now posted at a southwest development site confirming plans for the major retail warehouse.A sign r...
Feb 18, 2026 A sign announcing a proposed Costco development is seen at a site along 75 Avenue and 19 Street in Lloydminster. (Image Credit: Dan Gary/Border Pulse)
'Don’t leave your house if you don’t have to': Saskatchewan drivers encouraged to avoid highways
Saskatchewan RCMP, the Ministry of Highways, SGI and Environment Canada are all urging drivers in the province to stay home.During a combined press conference Wednesday afternoon, Dan Palmer from the ...
Feb 18, 2026 Between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, the Highway Hotline website and mobile apps received 2.49 million visits from motorists interested in driving conditions in the province. (Image Credit: File photo/Ministry of Highways)
Northern store in Fond du Lac closes
After more than a 100-year presence in Fond du Lac, the North West Company (NWC) no longer has a store there as of Feb. 15. That's according to Brigitte Burgoyne, the director of communication and pub...
Feb 18, 2026 An expert in economics doesn't believe a community-run store will guarantee lower prices. (Image Credit: North West Company)