Category Archives: Saskatchewan

‘He’s smiling down at us’: Wes Petterson Memorial Park opens in Weldon with special ceremony
The Family members, friends, and supporters gathered in the small village of Weldon Saturday to witness the opening of Wes Petterson Memorial Park. Hundreds of people packed near the park's entrance i...
Sep 22, 2024
‘Feels amazing’: Sask. Olympians, Paralympians celebrated at Legislature
They came from all over Saskatchewan and got to represent Canada on the world stage.Athletes, coaches and mission staff were all honoured at the Legislative Building on Friday for their participation ...
Sep 21, 2024

Sask. post-secondary institutions navigating effects of international student cap
While the full impact of a cap on international students in Canada remains to be seen, some of the post-secondary institutes in Saskatchewan expect it will be minimal here, considering how the provinc...
Sep 21, 2024
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron seeking re-election for fourth term
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Chief Bobby Cameron says if he is re-elected he will "continue to uphold, promote, and protect inherited treaty rights."Cameron announced on Friday he...
Sep 20, 2024

NDP promises to apologize to survivors of Île-à-la-Crosse and Timber Bay residential schools
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has committed that an NDP government would apologize and take ownership for the damage caused to First Nations and Mtis people at the le--la-Crosse and Timber Bay re...
Sep 20, 2024

Sask. Party has full slate of candidates, five with impaired driving convictions
The Saskatchewan Party has announced they have a full slate of candidates, including five with previous impaired driving charges, for the fall election. The party included the five with charges in a n...
Sep 20, 2024
New hunting program aims to help farmers suffering wildlife damage
A new hunting program piloted in Saskatchewan aims to help farmers experiencing wildlife damage.The Big Game Management Extended Hunt pilot will extend the hunting season from November 1-10 in areas w...
Sep 20, 2024

National Forest Week: Local forestry company a ‘shining star’ in industry
More than half of Saskatchewan is covered in trees, but according to the CEO of Forest Saskatchewan, most people aren't aware of just how significant the forestry industry is to the province. "It empl...
Sep 19, 2024

Weapons found in Dillon school yard
Police are investigating after several weapons were found in the playground of a school in Dillon on August 30. Buffalo Narrows RCMP were told about three weapons, a knife, a sword and a hatchet, whic...
Sep 19, 2024

‘Prevention is better than cure’ says Dr. Shahab on Covid-19
COVID-19 seems to be off the radar of most people in Saskatchewan, but parts of the world are reporting a surge in cases since the summer months. What's the update on this illness in the province and ...
Sep 19, 2024