Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month. A release from her office says Simon will meet with James Smith Cree Nation community members, including elders, and share her condolences directly with affected families. A spokesperson from her office […]
It was a long horse race in Saskatoon-Meewasin as the political parties of the province jockeyed for position, but in the end, it was the NDP’s Nathaniel Teed who came out on top. Teed picked up almost 57 percent support, with 2624 votes. The Sask Party’s Kim Groff was next with 1712 votes, or 37 […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala has been suspended after being charged with impaired driving. In a statement, the Riders said that Dolegala informed the team that he was arrested in Regina over the bye week and charged with impaired driving. “Drinking and driving is a significant problem in our province, one that can have dangerous […]
Federal ministers say all COVID-19 border restrictions will be removed as of Saturday, including mandatory vaccination, testing and quarantine of international travellers, as well as the requirement for masks on planes and trains. The cabinet order maintaining COVID-19 border measures will not be renewed when it expires on Sept. 30. But Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is once […]
On the surface it doesn’t seem to be a particularly big deal, a by-election in Saskatoon-Meewasin to fill one of Saskatchewan’s 61 seats in the provincial legislature. It is a big deal to the parties involved who believe there is a lot on the line. In politics, perception is like concrete and can harden quickly […]
The Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency have issued a boil water advisory for the community of Roche Percee. The Ministry of t Health says there are harmful bacteria in the water, and it should be boiled for at least one minute before using it for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, or […]
Rainbow Cinemas in the Golden Mile Mall will be forever known for the delicious smell of fresh popcorn that spilled into the parking lot. The theatre is in its final few days with the doors closing on Sunday, September 25, nearly 25 years since it opened in 1998. Tim Bowen, the manager at Rainbow Cinemas […]
According to a new survey from Angus Reid, Premier Scott Moe has seen a boost in his popularity, largely due to the announcement the government will give out 500 bucks to everyone who filed a tax return in Saskatchewan. Scott Moe’s approval rating jumped 6 points to 57 percent, the highest approval of any premier […]
An improperly assembled oil filter is being identified as the cause of a Canadian Snowbirds Jet to crash in Fort St John BC last August. The Snowbirds had just finished performances at the air show in that community, and the plane was being ferried back to Moose Jaw, the home base of the air demonstration […]
We may just be weeks into the new school, but the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) is already raising concerns about how the needs of students will be met. Samantha Becotte, the President of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, said there call comes after the provincial budget did not provide enough funding to support existing resources in […]
