Saskatchewan

‘I was outside yelling at the sky:’ Northern lights dance over Saskatchewan

A clear sky Thursday night created ideal conditions for the northern lights to dance over the Land of Living Skies.University of Regina astronomy professor Samantha Lawler is new to Saskatchewan, but ...

Mar 24, 2023

Saskatchewan Parks reservations set to launch April 3

Calling all campers! Campsite reservations open April 3 at Saskatchewan's provincial parks.According to Saskatchewan Parks, reservations for seasonal campsites open at 7 a.m. on April 3, but campers l...

Mar 24, 2023

Thousands busted for speeding in February: SGI

There are more than 4,000 lighter wallets around Saskatchewan this month, after police and SGI focused on speeding and aggressive driving in February.The majority of the 4,251 tickets handed out last ...

Mar 23, 2023

Health-care and Education unions respond to provincial budget

Some of Saskatchewan's biggest health-care and education unions have spoken out following the tabling of the budget on Wednesday afternoon.The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) was hoping ...

Mar 22, 2023

Saskatchewan’s ’23-24 budget sees $1B surplus, health care top priority

The numbers in the new budget are looking pretty rosy for the Government of Saskatchewan, and one doesn't have to be wearing glasses of the same colour to see why.The province is expecting a $1-billio...

Mar 22, 2023

Head of Sask. realtors association calls mortgage fraud case ‘surprising’

The head of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association called fraud charges laid against two now-former realtors in Saskatoon "unfortunate" and "surprising."Chris Guerette, CEO of the association, said she...

Mar 22, 2023

Saskatchewan’s population surpasses 1.2 million

Saskatchewan posted its largest increase in population in 108 years last year.According to figures released Wednesday by Statistics Canada, the province's population grew by 29,307 people in 2022 - th...

Mar 22, 2023

Provincial budget to be released amid questions about health care

On Wednesday afternoon, the provincial government will release its spring budget, outlining its priorities and predictions for the year ahead.And it appears the gravy train is still running for Saskat...

Mar 22, 2023

Fog advisory issued for Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Meadow Lake

Environment Canada issued a fog advisory Wednesday morning for areas around Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Meadow Lake.The weather agency said dense fog is occurring in these areas, reducing visibilitie...

Mar 22, 2023

Sask. sisters win at First Nations Spelling Bee, qualify for National Championship

Two sisters will be representing Saskatchewan at the Spelling Bee National Championships.The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee was held in Saskatoon last week with over 150 students from 21 diff...

Mar 21, 2023