Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Grocery prices, Sask. economy could take a big hit in a rail dispute
The looming strike and lockout of rail workers could spell trouble for consumers and Saskatchewan's economy.The Teamsters representing workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City have served a strike noti...
Aug 21, 2024

Province announces mandatory game testing this hunting season
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that mandatory game testing will be conducted in specific wildlife management zones (WMZ) during the upcoming hunting season due to the discovery of tuberc...
Aug 21, 2024
Early harvest a balancing act for Lumsden farmer and beekeeper
For Josef Buttigieg, running a mixed-operation farm is a balancing act."We're trying to keep on top of all different sort of moving parts," Buttigieg said."Now maybe I'm a little crazy in that sense, ...
Aug 20, 2024

Canadian A.J. Ewart captures first pro win at Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open
It was a weekend that Canadian A.J. Ewart won't soon forget. The Coquitlam, B.C. native claimed his first professional golf tournament win on Sunday after taking top prize at the 2024 Elk Ridge Saskat...
Aug 20, 2024
Canada’s only Indigenous coloured gemstone lapidary is a cut above
Ryan Ross has an unusually rare vocation gemstone cutting.He wasn't raised in the lapidary tradition, but rather became unexpectedly captivated by it around the same time he decided to get married."Wh...
Aug 19, 2024
Photo contest is part of this year’s Sturgeon Lake Powwow
Most people can't help but snap a few photos at a powwow, but this weekend one of those photos could be worth a $500 gift card for the SLFN's Tipi Fuel and Convenience Store.The Sturgeon Lake First Na...
Aug 19, 2024

Days after wildfire evacuation ends, Jasper makes progress on path back to normal
The people of Jasper are making progress on getting back to normal after being allowed back to their town, cleaning their homes, re-uniting with neighbours and seeking insurance information.Friday was...
Aug 19, 2024
Look before you leap: Everything you need to know about blue-green algae in Sask.
As you head to the lake this summer, it may be a good idea to check the water before you leap in.The government of Saskatchewan says concentrations of blue-green algae can give the water a shimmering,...
Aug 18, 2024

Team Woodland dominates Tony Cote Summer Games
Team Woodland has been crowned the 2024 Tony Cote Summer Games champions. Team Woodland - consisting of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and Montreal Lake Cree Nation - took ...
Aug 17, 2024

Elk population in good standing heading into hunting season
While you may start to see bears becoming more active while they prepare for their winter hibernation, you may start seeing elk become more active around the province for a different reason. Elk are h...
Aug 16, 2024