The reaction from the Saskatchewan government was the expected one Monday on news that Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation was threatening job action that puts in jeopardy the Hoopla provincial basketball championships. Premier Scott Moe called “disappointing” the announcement from STF that they planned a one-day province-wide strike impacting Budget Day on Wednesday, and would pull extracurriculars province-wide on Thursday and Friday, […]

Chris Jones is easing his workload. The Edmonton Elks announced Monday that Jason Shivers will be the team’s assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach this season. This takes the defensive coordinator job away from Jones, who remains as the team’s head coach and general manager. Jones, whose second stint with the Elks has […]

The escalating labour dispute between teachers and the Sask Party Government has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it’s frustrating the adults can’t play well together. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is planning a one-day provincewide walkout Wednesday — the same day the government is to introduce its 2024 budget. Teachers […]

The year was 2004. I headed off to Saskatoon to live on my own for the first time as I started broadcasting college. It was an exciting, but frightening time, because now the “adult responsibilities” started like learning to cook for oneself and paying the dreaded rent. I lucked out and landed a beautiful one […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip Today Partly sunny   Wind:  N-NW 15-30 km/h High:  -2° 20% Tonight Partly cloudy   Wind: N-NE 15-25 km/h Low: -14° 20% Wednesday Partly sunny   Wind: NE 10-20 km/h High: -6° 20% Wednesday night Partly to mostly cloudy   Wind: E-NE 10-20 km/h Low: -13° 20% Thursday Mostly cloudy […]

The warmest winter on record could have far-reaching effects on everything from wildfire season to erosion, climatologists say, while offering a preview of what the season could resemble in the not-so-distant future unless steps are taken to cut greenhouse gas emissions.  Winter comes to a close on Tuesday night – early Wednesday on Canada’s East […]

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 56% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 32, a notable deterioration from the 67% order fulfillment performance seen in week 31.  CN saw a significant decline in performance while CPKC saw modest deterioration as compared to the prior week.  In supplying 56% of cars ordered by shippers […]

Saskatchewan and Ottawa announced Monday a deal to infuse $560 million into the province’s health system, which they say will help shorten wait times and create better access. “The federal funding commitment will build on provincial investments and help accelerate and expand initiatives already underway to meet the health needs of a growing province, build […]

Members of Parliament stood in solemn reflection in the House of Commons Monday in tribute to the late Brian Mulroney, the former prime minister of Canada who died last month. His wife Mila and their children Nicholas, Mark, Ben and Caroline looked on from the gallery above. The House of Commons ground to a halt […]

Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence has had his court charges adjourned to Monday, April 15, so his defence lawyer can acquire more information about his case. Lawrence, 58, was not present in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on March 18 when his matters were discussed. Instead, defence lawyer Estes Fonkalsrud appeared on his behalf and […]