Saskatchewan

Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada

Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll....

Dec 03, 2023

Family seeks justice as Saskatchewan Mountie goes to trial for first-degree murder

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Brett Herman thinks back fondly on his childhood, running outside his grandfather's house in northern Saskatchewan with his younger brother chasing behind. He describes his brot...

Dec 03, 2023

‘It feels amazing:’ Corey Mace introduced as Riders’ new head coach

A phone call this week has given Corey Mace the shot he has been waiting for."(General manager Jeremy O'Day) called me and I was there and he said, 'Hey, I'm in the team meeting room and I'm standing ...

Dec 02, 2023

Former Sask. hockey coach found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy

A former Saskatchewan hockey coach has been convicted on charges of assault and sexual assault in connection with an incident that occurred in 1988.Bernie Lynch, 69, was found guilty Friday in the Cou...

Dec 01, 2023

Star Diamond takes over Rio Tinto shares in Fort à la Corne mine

With a recent announcement by Saskatoon-based Star Diamond that they have worked out a deal with Rio Tinto over control of the Fort la Corne mine northeast of Prince Albert, company CEO Ewan Mason sai...

Dec 01, 2023

Hip hop and spoken word poetry celebrated by Sask. Indigenous artist

Hip hop, poetry and Saskatchewan roots will collide in an upcoming episode of the TV series 'Amplify,' which features Indigenous musicians.The episode, titled "Celebration," features Zoey Roy, a Dene,...

Dec 01, 2023

Raising awareness about treatment and prevention during World AIDS Day

Awareness, treatment, and prevention are just some of the messages being brought forward during World AIDS Day on Friday.The annual day, which first came about in 1988, not only brings awareness to HI...

Dec 01, 2023

New suicide hotline launches in Saskatchewan, across Canada

Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide.People who are thinking about death by suicide or worried someone they love or know might be having suicidal thoughts can now dial 9-8-8.The new Sui...

Nov 30, 2023

Moe says Sask. won’t collect carbon tax on electric heat if feds don’t budge

The Saskatchewan government is expanding its moves on the carbon tax.Premier Scott Moe already announced the government has directed SaskEnergy to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills o...

Nov 30, 2023

Man injured after shooting on Pelican Narrows, PBCN urging province to help launch safety plan

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is calling on the provincial government to help jumpstart its community safety plan following a recent shooting in Pelican Narrows.On Wednesday, RCMP found an i...

Nov 30, 2023