Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Province rescinds fire ban
Due to cooler weather and recent rainfall, the province has opted to lift its fire ban. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued the ban on May 16. It applied to all Crown lands, provincial parks ...
May 24, 2023
Sask. RCMP acknowledge the past 150 years and look to the future
When Canada's founding leaders first conceived of a federal police service, history tells us it was merely an emergency measure- a contingency plan to enforce Canadian laws throughout what was then kn...
May 24, 2023
‘Disappointing and exhausting’: $10 a day childcare rollout not smooth for everyone
In March, the Saskatchewan government celebrating being the third province in the country to have $10 per day daycare, but the rollout has been less than smooth for some.Nichole Kessel came to the pro...
May 24, 2023
La Loche shooting victim passes away due to injuries sustained in 2016 attack
One of the seven who were injured but survived the 2016 La Loche shooting has passed away.Charlene Klyne died on May. 17 with her family saying it was due to complications from the injuries she sustai...
May 23, 2023
Litany of charges after police respond to shooting, locate grey truck related to numerous incidents
Police have arrested three suspects after investigating several incidents in west-central Saskatchewan and appealing to the public for tips about a grey pickup truck. On May 17 around 8:10 p.m., Battl...
May 23, 2023
Rain expected to hit parts of northern Saskatchewan wildfires
Rain in north-central parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday was set to give some help to crews battling some of the province's wildfires.According to Environment Canada, heavy rain fell in areas around Mel...
May 23, 2023
Province makes changes to Saskatchewan Employment Act
Some Saskatchewan students are getting more protection under The Saskatchewan Employment Act.The government announced Tuesday it has made some changes to occupational health and safety provisions in t...
May 23, 2023
RCMP to reflect on painful history as Canada's police service on 150th anniversary
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Tuesday by acknowledging mistakes the force has made in the past, and expressing hope for change.The ...
May 23, 2023
Federal government helps with asset management funding for 14 communities
A federal investment of more than $560,000 will be given to 14 Saskatchewan communities, to assist infrastructure management.Asset management is to help reduce risks so municipalities can provide depe...
May 23, 2023
Rainfall warnings, special air quality statements in place for areas of Sask.
Special air quality statements remained in effect for areas of west-central Saskatchewan on Tuesday, while rainfall warnings popped up across central parts of the province.According to Environment Can...
May 23, 2023