Saskatchewan

RCMP arrests teen after deadly home invasion near Esterhazy

The RCMP has made an arrest in connection with a deadly home invasion near Esterhazy.In a news release sent Monday evening, the RCMP said a 17-year-old was arrested and charged on Saturday."As a resul...

Jun 13, 2023

Jim Pattison's former home up for sale for $1, but there's a catch

On the waterfront in a neighbourhood in West Vancouver stands a charming yellow house and it could be yours for as little as $1.However, there is a catch: you have to relocate the house from its curre...

Jun 12, 2023

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality statements across Saskatchewan

A lot of Saskatchewan residents woke up under a blanket of smoke again Monday.Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for about two-thirds of the province, including Saskatoon, Humbol...

Jun 12, 2023

Melfort's CJVR radio brings home hardware from SCMA's

The 34th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) show took place this past weekend in Assiniboia and a radio station in the northeast took home a big honour.FM Country 105.1 CJVR in Melfort wo...

Jun 12, 2023

Person dies after drowning in North Saskatchewan River

One person is dead after drowning in the North Saskatchewan River on Saturday evening. At around 6:30, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a call for a water rescue in the river. Upon arriv...

Jun 11, 2023

‘It’s going to reduce cancer:’ Analyst praises warnings on cigarettes

Cigarettes are getting a new look that's aimed at reducing smoking.Health Canada is now requiring manufacturers to add warning labels to individual cigarettes in addition to existing warnings on packa...

Jun 11, 2023

Increasing international delegations as Saskatchewan sets sights on global markets

Saskatchewan politicians have rapidly increased international travel since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were loosened as Premier Scott Moe remains laser-focused on global markets.A Canadian Press an...

Jun 11, 2023

Student from Clearwater River claims bronze at National Science Fair

A grade 11 student from Clearwater River Dene Nation captured a spot on the podium at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton last month. Ava Haynes beat out over 330 other projects at the Fair to cl...

Jun 10, 2023

Next man up: Riders put Blake on six-game injured list

One of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' prized free-agent signings - and an expected stabilizing force along the offensive line - will be out for a while.The CFL team officially announced that offensive ...

Jun 10, 2023

National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis

A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward.The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes, ...

Jun 09, 2023