Provincial News

A hospital room in Saskatoon has become a cheering section for perhaps the youngest and tiniest fan of the Edmonton Oilers. Baby Mark’s hospital bed at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is adorned with orange and blue memorabilia, including a hockey stick, pucks and a sign that reads Baby’s 1st Stanley Cup Playoff. The fourth-generation […]

Canada is prepared to contribute $5 billion toward a loan to Ukraine that will be based on future revenue from frozen Russian assets, a senior government source confirmed on Thursday. The source, who is not being named because they are not authorized to discuss details publicly, says G7 leaders are finalizing details of the loan. […]

Victor Sawa a giant of the province’s music scene, and the former conductor of Regina’s Symphony Orchestra has died. A release issued by the symphony was shared via facebook. Sawa- a renowned conductor and beloved figure in the Regina arts community, peacefully passed away at his residence on Wednesday. Maestro Sawa, an integral part of […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is engaging in consultations with its members about using binding arbitration to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement. The key issues include class complexity and teachers’ wages. Further details will not be disclosed while consultations are ongoing. The province’s teachers have been on strike for several months, as the teachers federation […]

MOOSE JAW — Moose Jaw MLA Gregory Samuel Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to the two charges against him, while the Crown and defence are now searching for a day to hold his trial. Lawrence, 58, was not present in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on June 12 when his matters were discussed. Instead, defence lawyer […]

SASKATOON – The verdict for a man charged with first-degree murder in his wife’s death will be handed down on June 14 as scheduled, said Justice Richard Danyliuk Wednesday. Days ahead of the scheduled June 14 verdict, Greg Fertruck, who represents himself, had filed an application with the court for a mistrial and to reopen […]

Premier Scott Moe’s leadership has come under scrutiny following a meeting in Speers, Saskatchewan, where he discussed various conspiracy theories with constituents. During the meeting, attendees raised questions about chemtrails, prompting Moe to commit to further investigations despite existing soil testing. Moe acknowledged that chemtrails had been on his radar for several months. The chemtrails […]

NEW YORK (AP) — About half of U.S. adults approve of Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey shows some potential vulnerabilities, along with some signs of resilience in his support, as Trump tries to become the first American with a felony record to win the […]

Saskatchewan’s first Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is set to open in Regina on July 2nd, marking a new era in urgent care delivery for the province. Located at 1320 Albert Street, the UCC will serve as an alternative to Emergency Departments, providing treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses, injuries, and mental health issues that require prompt attention. […]

ROCKGLEN – Nine school children were on a bus home when it crashed with an SUV on a gravel road near Rockglen. RCMP report being called out to the intersection of two grid roads, 6.5 km south of Rockglen around 3:45 p.m. Police say, as a result of the crash, the school bus rolled into the ditch. There […]