Saskatchewan engineering students will have their eyes on the sky as the province’s first homegrown satellite is to be launched on board a SpaceX rocket headed for the International Space Station. “I am so excited about it,” said Rylee Moody, a third-year student at the University of Saskatchewan. “It’s something I would never have dreamed […]
A Catholic school division in Saskatchewan is apologizing for causing hurt after its superintendent sent an email to elementary school principals telling them to keep students away from the Rainbow Tent at a children’s festival. Francois Rivard, director of education for Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, said in a statement the internal email was never intended […]
When Canada’s founding leaders first conceived of a federal police service, history tells us it was merely an emergency measure, a contingency plan to enforce Canadian laws throughout what was then known as the North-West Territories. The day Parliament voted the service into existence on May 23, 1873, is now recognized as the official founding […]
A forecast for cooler temperatures and even rain is giving some hope to evacuees and firefighters after thick smoke from wildfires burning across the Prairies forced the cancellation of a number of outdoor activities that traditionally mark the beginning of the May long weekend. A fog-like haze obscured visibility in Edmonton on Saturday giving the […]
Today’s final positional preview will look at the quarterbacks with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Trevor Harris takes over from Cody Fajardo as the Roughriders starting quarterback and will look to provide the green and white with a veteran presence at the position. There should be a battle for the spots behind Harris with holdovers Mason […]
The CEO of Canadian fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. said Thursday the company may consider slowing down its previously announced plan to ramp up potash production, as falling prices and lower sales volumes take a bite out of profits. “Yes, we would consider slowing down. We’re really, as we talked about earlier this year, watching the […]
A 47-year-old Saskatoon man is dead after a traffic collision yesterday on a rural highway. Outlook RCMP received complaints that a cube van was being driven erratically on Highway #219 at about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. While en route, Outlook RCMP received a report of a collision between a truck and a cube van at the […]
The Government of Canada is investing $390 million, including over $20 million in Saskatchewan, in programs to help stop gun crime and gang violence before it starts. The money will be provided over the next five years to provinces and territories to support various initiatives, including support for law enforcement and prevention programs. Saskatchewan is […]
The Saskatoon Blades playoff run has to an end after they were swept by the Winnipeg ICE in four games after a 3-2 decision on Wednesday. As a result, the Winnipeg ICE are heading to the league finals with the series victory. Briley Wood’s goal just over six minutes in the third period proved […]
The Official Opposition has responded to a redacted copy of the government administrators’ investigation report into three Qualified Independent Schools (QIS). The report, obtained through a freedom of information request, shows that administrators discovered significant issues related to finances and curriculum. It was last year that administrators were assigned to three independent schools. The Grace […]
