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In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), STARS has initiated a virtual care trial to expedite critical patient care across the province. The program, known as STARS Virtual Care, enables Transport Physicians to establish secure video connections with local providers during active missions. The initiative facilitates immediate assessment, stabilization, and treatment support for critically […]

SaskTel announced the launch of 5G on 30 additional cell sites serving rural communities and highway corridors across Saskatchewan. “At SaskTel, we’re firmly committed to being the best at connecting our customers to the world,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel President and CEO. “The continued rollout of our 5G network will strengthen the technological foundation of […]

The Moose Jaw Police Service says one person was left injured after a house fire on Saturday afternoon. On the evening of March 16, at 1:08 p.m., the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) received a report of a house fire in the 1000 block of Willow Avenue. The only reported occupant of the house, a […]

Recent data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute indicates that Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe enjoys strong approval ratings among province residents. However, both the Premier and his party have seen their support drop. Moe is one of two leaders in the country to surpass the majority mark this quarter, with a 53% approval rating. However, […]

On a night they raised close to $14,000, the Regina Pats also broke their seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders. The Pats were back home for the first time since February 19 and wore a special jersey as part of the CHL’s Jersey Contest Night. Five different Pats players […]

The Regina Police Service asks the public for help after a fake suspension. At 9:40 a.m. Friday, officers were called to a business in the 3800 block of Albert Street for a report of a suspicious package. The caller said that the package had a note on it threatening harm if it were to be […]

Fourteen new physicians are now practising in rural communities across Saskatchewan. The physicians come to the communities after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in December. “SIPPA plays an important role in our ongoing physician recruitment efforts, and we are pleased to see its continued success,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Tim […]

Contract negotiations between Saskatchewan teachers and the province have hit another snag, along with a renewed round of finger-pointing. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says it would have stopped all future job action if the province accepted binding arbitration, but the governing Saskatchewan Party government says it won’t do that. Teachers Federation president Samantha Becotte says […]

Premier Scott Moe has announced that Saskatchewan’s 2024-25 Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) Program will set a new record at $340.2 million, an increase of approximately $42.3 million over the previous year. The Premier announced this during the 2024 SARM Convention in Regina. Moe said this increase is 14 percent from the 2023-24 fiscal year and […]

The James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), along with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), continues to advocate for inclusion in discussions regarding Correctional Services Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) decision-making processes, following their exclusion from the preparation of a recent report and recommendations. […]