Provincial News

ESTEVAN – The provincial government says the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is making significant progress towards becoming operational by the end of 2026, and it has its new deputy chief marshal – Estevan Police Chief Richard Lowen. Lowen officially started as Estevan’s police chief in September 2021. He began his career with the Winnipeg Police Service […]

BUFFALO POUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT — In a province known for agriculture and sunny skies, it’s fitting that the approach to the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant can now harvest the sun’s rays thanks to a recently unveiled $4 million solar power project announced by the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC) on June 18. […]

MOOSE JAW — The use of smartphones in schools has been a hot topic across Canada and the United States lately, with some schools having no policies and others forbidding students from using the devices in class. While Prairie South School Division has an administrative policy governing employees’ use of smartphones and cell phones on the job, it does not […]

Today the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Victoria Park, Regina. To ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience, here are some essential details to help you plan your visit. Parking Due to ongoing construction in downtown Regina, parking options are currently limited. While parking […]

Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner says the provincial government has refused dozens of his requests over the last year to release public information. A report from Ron Kruzeniski says there were 84 times government ministries and agencies partially or fully ignored his requests to have documents made public. It says public bodies fully yielded information in 45 […]

Friday June 21st is National Indigenous People’s Day across the country. Its described as a day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. In Regina, the day is being marked in Victoria Park with all kinds of entertainment, kids crafts, an artisan market and […]

Donald Sutherland, the New Brunswick-born acting legend with the distinct baritone voice and prolific stage and screen career that inspired sons Kiefer and Rossif to pursue the craft, has died. He died at the age of 88, Kiefer Sutherland said in a social media post on Thursday. “I personally think one of the most important […]

On Wednesday night, ten people from Saskatchewan were awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit for their contributions to their communities and to the province. The awards are handed out by the Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty at Government House in Regina. The Order of Merit was set up in 1985 to recognize the achievements of people […]

Regina’s International airport welcomes thousands to the Queen City every single day as the 16th busiest airport in the country. Yesterday arrivals were treated to indigenous song, dance, and a market with indigenous artists. The Market in it’s second year is an amazing way to support local business and uplift the indigenous community just ahead […]

WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION — SaskEnergy has announced the unveiling of new safety signs, designed by Saskatchewan Indigenous artist Jade Roberts, to be installed in the 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province. By incorporating Indigenous design, SaskEnergy’s aim is to deliver natural gas safety messages in a way that resonates with Indigenous communities and customers, […]