Saskatchewan

Group looking to take legal action against Sask. Government over clearcutting in Boreal Forest

A group of concerned citizens plans to take the Saskatchewan Government to court over the clearcutting they're allowing in the Boreal Forest.Cathy Sproule, who's overseeing the legal action, told paNO...

Feb 16, 2024

'We're fighting for our students': Teachers hit picket line in front of Premier's office

Main Street in Shellbrook was jam-packed on Friday with teachers from in and around Prince Albert.They were taking part in one of two rallies organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) as...

Feb 16, 2024

Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan's pronoun law can proceed

A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.Justice Mic...

Feb 16, 2024

Teachers Federation declines bargaining invitation as strikes hit P.A. and North Battleford

The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) has turned down an invitation to resume bargaining with the provincial government.In a statement issued Friday morning, the STF claimed that they asked the G...

Feb 16, 2024

Sask. Indigenous newspaper to go on hiatus

After nearly 30 years in the business, a Saskatchewan newspaper is making some tough decisions for its future.Eagle Feather News, based out of Saskatoon, announced earlier this week it was going on hi...

Feb 15, 2024

Almost one-third of small businesses in Sask. did not pay back CEBA loan

Almost one-third of small Saskatchewan businesses were not able to repay the $60,000 Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan by the Jan. 18 deadline.Brianna Solberg, the director of the Prairies...

Feb 15, 2024

Province unveils plan to address enrolment growth as teachers prepare to strike

As Saskatchewan teachers prepare to hit the picket lines on Friday, the provincial government is rolling out a plan aiming to address enrolment growth in schools.Class size has been a primary sticking...

Feb 15, 2024

B.C. company acquiring majority interest in North Sask. uranium project

A clean-energy company based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, is the latest to jump on Saskatchewan's growing uranium market. Atco Mining is acquiring up to 75 per cent interest in Standard Uranium...

Feb 14, 2024

Carbon price rebates rise as much as 17 per cent in April as price itself goes up

OTTAWA - Canadian families will get between $760 and $2,160 in carbon price rebates this year as the carbon price itself gets hiked another $15 per tonne.The price increase will add another 3.3 cents ...

Feb 14, 2024

Public falls in love with Humboldt SPCA’s ‘Neuter Your Ex’ campaign

Some Saskatchewan felines are helping mend broken hearts this Valentine's Day.The Humboldt & District SPCA recently put out a call online to scorned and jilted lovers, offering them the chance to ...

Feb 14, 2024