The federal government is providing more supports for Indigenous communities who are responding to outbreaks in northern Saskatchewan communities. At his morning update on Thursday from Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated the government’s commitment from Wednesday that financial support will be going to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan to support […]
Cattle producers in Saskatchewan are being asked to take a look at livestock price insurance this month. There have been extreme swings in cattle prices this spring because of meatpacking concerns amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Ryder Lee, says farmers have until May 28th to take advantage of the fall calf price […]
The Snowbirds are making a trip across the country, and will be passing through Regina Thursday. They are on their ‘operation inspiration’ tour in an effort to boost the spirits of people across the country. Executive Officer Ryan Stich said so far, the tour has been a surreal experience. “I flew on the team in […]
Changes to “The Elections Act” are being approved by the provincial government. The changes give the Chief Electoral Office clear authority to do what is needed to make sure the October 26 provincial election is conducted safely. In a release, Premier Scott Moe says the election will go ahead as planned, but it might look […]
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, the provincial government confirmed Wednesday. The province’s total now stands at 577. All of the new cases are from the La Loche area. One case that was previously reported from Regina has been reassigned to the north. Of the 577 reported cases, only 186 are considered […]
On May 6, the Saskatchewan government announced they would be committing $300 million for new highway projects as part of a two-year capital plan worth $7.5 billion. The $300 million will be invested to help create a quick restart to the province’s economy affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This stimulus package will provide an economic boost creating […]
An Indigenous leader is telling the RCMP to stay off reserve land after armed officers were dispatched to break up a sacred ceremony. “These are First Nations lands. This is Indian land. Stay off our lands unless you are invited,” said Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations. Public health orders do […]
The federal government announced the creation of the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund several weeks ago, and Wednesday provided more details on the $962-million package for small businesses. The money will flow to those small businesses through its six regional economic development agencies, West, North, Atlantic, Quebec and northern and southern Ontario. It is intended […]
Some students at the University of Regina are disappointed in the decision to go with online courses for the fall semester instead of transitioning back to the classroom. Tegan McIntosh is taking a double major in psychology and human justice, and says it puts students at a disadvantage, especially ones without access to their own […]
The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Centre, is going to be collaborating with the National Research Council of Canada to work together towards the development of a candidate COVID-19 antigen in mammalian cells. Director and CEO of VIDO-InterVac, Doctor Volker Gerdts says an antigen is the part of a vaccine that induces the […]
