The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new initiative to offer financial assistance to families requiring medical care for their children outside of the province.  Effective retroactively, starting on April 1, the province will reimburse transportation and accommodation expenses for pediatric patients aged 16 and younger, as well as caregivers. “We understand the challenges families […]

Later this month, an amendment to the occupational health and safety provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act will come into force, requiring all provincially regulated workplaces to have a violence policy and prevention plan. “Everyone has the right to feel safe when they come to work,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don McMorris said. […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip Today Becoming partly sunny – isolated showers   Wind:  SW 10-20 km/h High:  11° 30% Tonight A few clouds   Wind: E-SE 10-20 km/h Low: 0° 10% Sunday Partly sunny   Wind: SE 15-30 km/h High: 17° 20% Sunday night Becoming mostly cloudy   Wind: E-SE 15-30 km/h Low: 9° […]

Construction of the new Weyburn General Hospital (WGH) is advancing on schedule with the building’s superstructure and shell well underway, according to an update provided by the Health ministry and Wright Construction on Friday morning. This includes exterior walls, roofs and windows, as well as interior floors and mechanical and electrical rough-ins in their early […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has taken a significant step in its commitment to combat interpersonal violence and abuse by announcing a substantial funding initiative.  Premier Scott Moe revealed that the government will be providing $42.6 million over three years, amounting to $14.2 million annually, to 34 community-based service organizations and 54 programs dedicated to supporting […]

Hockey Canada has announced the 22 players that will don the Maple Leaf at the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Ostrava and Prague, Czechia. Among those selected is Melville product Damon Severson of the Columbus Blue Jackets. This will be the second time that Severson has suited up for the Canadian squad after he helped […]

A two-day conference focusing on three items that Saskatchewan exports on a regular basis will be happening in Regina next week. The 2nd annual Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Global Summit will take place Monday and Tuesday from the Delta Hotels by Marriott Regina. The first event was held last year. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber […]

Hundreds of people were at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina to remember a larger than life character. Former Saskatchewan Roughrider President Jim Hopson was remembered at a celebration of life attended by family, friends, and fans. The sky was gloomy and grey, but the atmosphere inside wasn’t dampened as many people shared their stories […]

Moose Jaw RCMP are investigating after human remains were found in a rural area northeast of Moose Jaw last Sunday afternoon. Forensic experts believe the remains have been there for over 10 years. While investigators do not suspect foul play, the individual has not been identified. RCMP, with the assistance of the Historical Case Unit, […]