Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Sask. hospitality industry gets boost to find workers
In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...
Apr 03, 2024
Former Roughrider CEO Jim Hopson dead at 73
Jim Hopson, who helped turn the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the CFL's flagship franchise, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.He was 73.Hopson was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in April of...
Apr 03, 2024
Law allowing homemade beer, wine to be served at special occasions takes effect
Starting Tuesday, people hosting weddings, family gatherings and other events that require a special occasion permit in Saskatchewan can legally serve homemade wine and beer to their guests."This is g...
Apr 02, 2024
STF waiting for language clarification on MOU from Ministry of Education
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte is waiting for clarification on language used in a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before scheduling any dates to resume bargain...
Apr 02, 2024
Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers’ federation ‘not an April Fool’s joke’
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract."There is a good possibility of us m...
Apr 01, 2024

SCMA announces 2024 nominees
The Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) has announced nominees for the 2024 SCMA Awards in Lloydminster, SK. Leading the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total including '...
Mar 31, 2024
Wolseley loses to Elliot Lake, Ont., in Kraft Hockeyville voting
Wolseley won't be Kraft's Hockeyville.The Saskatchewan community was one of four finalists in the annual contest, but lost to Elliot Lake, Ont. in online voting that was conducted Friday and Saturday....
Mar 31, 2024

A real screamer. Why some in Saskatchewan are excited about the emergence of cicadas?
At first glance, it sounds like something from a 1960s horror flick or an episode of Radio Mystery Theater, but it's real life and it's coming this spring.Bug enthusiasts in Saskatchewan are watching ...
Mar 30, 2024
RCMP says four deaths near Neudorf were result of murder-suicide
The RCMP revealed Thursday that its investigation into four deaths near Neudorf on Sunday has determined the incident was a murder-suicide.In an update, police said a 67-year-old man, a 58-year-old wo...
Mar 28, 2024

Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville
The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National...
Mar 28, 2024