Saskatchewan

Highways closed as southeastern Sask. pummelled by blast of winter weather

Highways in southeastern Saskatchewan were closed Wednesday morning as a spring storm slammed into the province.According to the Highway Hotline, the closures affected Highway 6 from the United States...

Apr 19, 2023

Memo shows government muzzling health-care workers: NDP

The opposition NDP claims the Saskatchewan Party is trying to muzzle health-care workers from speaking out after getting ahold of a Saskatchewan Health Authority memo.The memo was sent to SHA staff in...

Apr 19, 2023

WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekend

The union representing WestJet pilots says they have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate.The Air Line Pilots Association says the 1,600 WestJet pilots it represents can launch a strike ...

Apr 18, 2023

PSAC hoping for deal with federal government before 7 p.m. strike deadline

Thousands of federal workers are inching closer to a possible strike.If a deal between the federal government and those who are represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada isn't reached by 7 ...

Apr 18, 2023

Marit apologizes after nominating domestic violence perpetrator for medal

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit is apologizing for nominating a man for a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, saying he didn't know the nominee was guilty of domestic abuse.The me...

Apr 18, 2023

SaskPower adjusts demand charges, offering relief to farms, rinks, campgrounds

SaskPower is making adjustments to its demand charges, which should provide some relief to heavy seasonal power users like ice rinks, some farms, campgrounds and ski hills.The Crown power company said...

Apr 17, 2023

Grass fire reducing visibility on roads near Martensville: RCMP

Smoke from a large grass fire is causing issues with visibility north of Martensville, and police have asked drivers to avoid the area.According to a statement from the RCMP, officers from the Warman ...

Apr 17, 2023

Roughly 2,000 workers in northern Sask. could be affected by PSAC strike

Around 2,000 federal workers in northern Saskatchewan could be on the picket line as early as Wednesday.The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) issued a strike mandate last week and on Monday sai...

Apr 17, 2023

Sask. adds virtual outpatient spaces to addictions treatment capacity

Saskatchewan is adding to its addictions treatment capacity, with 36 virtual outpatient treatment spaces coming online this spring.The spaces are being offered through EHN Canada."EHN Canada is a nati...

Apr 17, 2023

Sask. formalizes nuclear development partnership with New Brunswick

Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are both working to develop nuclear power technology, and now they'll be working together.The two provinces signed a memorandum of understanding Monday to work together ...

Apr 17, 2023