Open Arms, one of the organizations bringing Ukrainians into Saskatchewan, has filled their next flight of migrants. Landing in Saskatoon, this is their fourth of five scheduled flights, and this one will bring 230 more into the province. The province said that upon arriving in Saskatchewan, passengers will have access to settlement services as they […]
The province today announced a $400,000 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ community response fund. The fund will provide support for projects that promote and enhance prevention for Indigenous women, girls and 2 spirit plus people. Funding will support at least 10 community projects, with each receiving up to $40,000. “We are proud to […]
The Ministry of Health lost $170,000 according to its latest report on losses of public money. The loss was reported to the Ministry of Health in the second quarter of the 2022-23 fiscal year (July 1 to September 30) after a former Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) employee based in Saskatoon amended time records following manager […]
Three former students of a private Christian school were at the Legislative asking the Government to ban a controversial curriculum. Caitlin Erickson, Stefanie Hutchinson and Coy Nolin were all former students of Saskatoon’s Legacy Christian Academy and were taught using the Accelerated Christian Education, or ACE, curriculum. A curriculum they say is still being used […]
The PlayNow dot com live casino gaming and sports gambling website is now active. The SIGA-managed site is the first online casino site allowed in Saskatchewan. A release from the province said there are over 500 casino games and a full suite of sports betting options. FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said in the release that […]
The Government of Saskatchewan hosted a career fair for newcomers to the Land of the Living Skies. Around 90 employers, agencies and chambers of commerce were on hand to provide information about employment opportunities across the province. Representatives from the agriculture, construction, health, hospitality, industrial manufacturing, mining, retail, tech and transportation industries are expected to […]
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said it’s unfortunate a member of the legislative assembly invited a notorious killer to watch his government’s tough-on-crime throne speech, but he stopped short of apologizing for Colin Thatcher’s presence in the legislature. “Me? What would I apologize for?” Moe said Thursday. “This is an individual (member) who invited someone, not […]
Families of those killed or injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash are raising concerns that provincial requirements for truck driving licences could be loosened as the industry deals with a shortage of drivers. The crash killed 16 people and injured 13 others after a junior hockey bus collided with a transport truck at a […]
Saskatchewan kicked off its fall legislative session Wednesday with a tough-on-crime throne speech presented while a former cabinet minister turned notorious convicted killer sat in the chamber. Colin Thatcher, 84, said he was happy to accept an invitation from his good friend, Saskatchewan Party legislature member Lyle Stewart. Wearing a blazer and bolo tie, Thatcher […]
A site for a new parkade at the Regina General Hospital has been selected. The site, in the northwest portion of the existing visitor parking lot, will feature a minimum of 800 stalls. Health Minister Paul Merriman said the parkade is coming after hearing of plenty of concerns from those who work at the hospital. […]
