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March is Fraud Prevention Month, so SGI highlighted some of the more memorable claims that its Special Investigation Unit examined. In 2023, SGI’s Special Investigation Unit investigated 481 claims. Of those, 263 were fraudulent, with an approximate total of $5.9 million. Here’s a look at four of SUI’s notable cases Decoy for a Vehicle Theft […]

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says it has bolstered its workforce by more than 156 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff in Regina and Saskatoon. The positions come as the SHA is intensifying efforts to enhance patient outcomes and alleviate capacity strains in Saskatoon and Regina through the continued execution of the Saskatoon and Regina Capacity […]

The Regina Pats wrapped up their home schedule on Friday night with a 3-2 loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings. The game was scoreless until midway through the second period when Brandon’s Nolan Flamand opened the scoring. The Wheat Kings lead would last long as Sam Oremba would tie the contest at one going into […]

A Saskatchewan company has been fined $70,000 after a worker was seriously injured on the job. Sunterra Horticulture Inc. pleaded guilty to one violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in Yorkton Provincial Court. The company was fined after an incident in September 2021 near Hyas, in which a worker was seriously injured while […]

The Government of Saskatchewan released its 2024/2025 budget, which includes $20.1 billion in spending. Of those investments, the City of Regina sees investments made towards it with new schools and expanding healthcare services, highlighting Regina’s investment. On the education front, the City sees numberous investments in new schools. The North Regina Joint-Use School will see […]

The Saskatchewan RCMP seized an estimated $3.3 million worth of unstamped cigarettes earlier this month. Members of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) and the RCMP seized 6.6 million unstamped cigarettes on March 1st when an officer stopped a commercial vehicle on Highway #1, east of Indian Head. During the roadside check, the officer searched the […]

The Victoria Park Cenotaph has been vandalized for the second time this week. Graffiti on the war memorial was found on Wednesday and Thursday morning, with both instances being cleaned up by city crews. “The safety and security of our customers, employees, and facilities is a priority for the City of Regina, and we continue […]

On the same day that thousands of teachers were striking outside the provincial legislature, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $3.3 billion for the Ministry of Education in their 2024-2025 provincial budget. Overall, education is seeing an increase of $247.8 million, or 8.1 per cent, over last year. It is targeted at supporting prekindergarten to grade […]

A total of $20.1 billion was invested in this year’s Provincial Budget, with significant investments in education and healthcare leading the way. Despite the ‘record investments’ highlighted by the provincial government, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck said the government did nothing to address the biggest issue facing residents in the province. Affordability. “As families across […]

This year’s Saskatchewan budget delivers a total of $7.59 billion, an increase of $726.4 million or 10.6 per cent in health care. The budget expands patient care and services to meet the increasing demands of a growing population, increases access to primary care through support for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health professions, and funds […]