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Construction of the new Weyburn General Hospital (WGH) is advancing on schedule with the building’s superstructure and shell well underway, according to an update provided by the Health ministry and Wright Construction on Friday morning. This includes exterior walls, roofs and windows, as well as interior floors and mechanical and electrical rough-ins in their early […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has taken a significant step in its commitment to combat interpersonal violence and abuse by announcing a substantial funding initiative.  Premier Scott Moe revealed that the government will be providing $42.6 million over three years, amounting to $14.2 million annually, to 34 community-based service organizations and 54 programs dedicated to supporting […]

For their Traffic Safety Spotlight this May, SGI is focusing on being alert about the right of way and paying attention to traffic control devices. “Collisions occur frequently at intersections, during turns and lane changes,” said JP Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “We’re asking drivers to remain alert and aware of the […]

The CFL Draft was held Tuesday night, and to mark the occasion, the Saskatchewan Roughriders held a draft night that saw hundreds of die-hard fans attend. The night saw the Harvard Media Sportscage broadcast live from the CKRM lounge in Mosaic Stadium, featuring Jeremy O’Day and Darian Durant. Once the draft began, prizes were handed […]

Four agriculture groups are raising concerns over the proposed Bunge and Viterra merger. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Alberta Grains, SaskBarley, and Sask Wheat raised concerns about the merger, believing it would result in economic losses for producers. A recent study by Dr. Richard Gray, Dr. James Nolan, and Dr. Peter Slade from […]

The Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service have launched an investigation after the body of a dead woman was found at a recycling facility Friday morning. An early investigation from police suggests the body was transported to the facility in a bin that was to be emptied. It was at 10:00 a.m. this […]

An inquest into the death of Haven Dubois has been scheduled to happen late next month. The 14-year-old was discovered unresponsive in a creek in the east end of Regina in May 2015. A bystander and EMS attempted resuscitation efforts; however, Dubois was pronounced dead at the Regina General Hospital. The first day of the […]

The City of Regina is now accepting Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant applications. This grant supports projects and initiatives that enhance inclusion and increase accessibility. $200,000 in grant funding is available for non-profit organizations to advance inclusion and accessibility in sport and recreation, including cultural, arts and musical activities.  Organizations can apply for funding to […]

This month has marked National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month. Several activities raised awareness throughout the province in April, including Green Shirt Day on April 7, in honour of Logan Boulet, whose legacy inspired almost 150,000 people across Canada to register as organ donors.  In addition to the awareness campaigns, the Government of Saskatchewan […]

Family members of a Saskatchewan man who was shot by his lover told court they will never understand why he was killed by the former Mountie. Bernie Herman, 55, was convicted in January of manslaughter in the death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. The two men are not related. Braden Herman’s naked body was found in 2021 in […]