The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is calling on the provincial government to set up a task force to look into chronic staffing shortages. 83 percent of nurses say there is an unfilled temporary or permanent job at their place of work. SUN First Vice President Denise Dick says the task force would include government, employers, […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A ship approached Ukraine on Friday to pick up wheat for hungry people in Ethiopia, in the first food delivery to Africa under a U.N.-brokered plan to unblock grain trapped by Russia’s war on Ukraine and bring relief to some of the millions worldwide on the brink of starvation. For months, […]
The United States Border Patrol says a convicted Canadian sex offender drove through a barbed wire fence to cross the international border with two children and their mother. The border patrol said agents found a cut fence near the Turner Port of Entry between Saskatchewan and Montana, then notified RCMP. Saskatchewan RCMP issued an Amber Alert […]
Two flights touched down in Regina last night carrying 167 Ukrainians fleeing their war torn country. Close to 1500 Ukrainian refugees have made their way to Saskatchewan at this point, with the expectation that more will be arriving in the future. From this point everyone on the flight will be housed temporarily in Regina. The […]
As harvest gets underway, SGI is reminding you to watch out for slow farm vehicles on grid roads, and the occassional highway. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy says in the past five years there has been 86 crashes involving farm equipment on Saskatchewan roads, resulting in 41 people being hurt, and seven people being killed. McMurchy says […]
In light of the serious allegations coming from Legacy Christian Academy in Saskatoon, the provincial government is taking steps for student safety and well-being . An administrator will be appointed to over-see three independent schools: Legacy Christian, Grace Christian School and Regent Academy. All three schools are on probation, although the extent of that isn’t […]
Riders Head Coach Craig Dickenson sported a freshly shaved face when he met with media Wednesday after practice. The third-year bench boss is preaching a “fresh start” to his team, ” this is my way of showing them, I too was going to have a fresh start.” In all seriousness, Dickenson knows if his club […]
Its looking like Evraz Steel in Regina, will have new ownership. The company announced on its website it is prepared to sell its North American interests. The company operates a facility in Regina, which make tubular pipe, coil and steel plate. Evraz Steel is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has the controlling share. […]
The province’s sickest kids understand more than most – the importance of a miracle. Tomorrow is Miracle Treat day at Dairy Queen restaurants across the province. A day where the proceeds form the purchase of a Blizzard ice cream treat will be donated to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. The Hospital is one of 12 […]
As the war in Ukraine continues, Saskatchewan will be taking in another 200 Ukrainians who are trying to start a new life, in their new home. Two charter flights will be arriving. The flights go direct from Warsaw, Poland to Edmonton. The they will arrive in Regina late tonight (Wednesday) or early Thursday morning. Passengers […]
