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How one U of R researcher developed new therapy to help Indigenous people living with HIVAIDS Programs South Saskatchewan said more than 2,500 people are living with HIV in the province and that number increasing at a rate four times the national average.HealthAug 27
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Saskatchewan lakes a hot spot for toxic algaePeter Leavitt, a professor of biology with the University of Regina, said the Prairies are a breeding ground for toxic algae. He said 40 per cent of all Saskatchewan lakes have it.CanadaJul 30
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How Global News’ investigation into Indigenous contracting unfoldedGlobal News’ investigation spoke with faculty and students at First Nations University of Canada and University of King’s College, based respectively in Regina and Halifax.InvestigationsAug 22
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University students return to campuses across SaskatchewanUniversity students across Sask. are on the move, whether it's into university dorms, or they found off-campus apartments. But the search for a place to live can be challenging.CanadaAug 30
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How Saskatchewan’s rental housing shortage is affecting studentsSaskatchewan is facing a housing supply issue, with some experts saying if no new homes are added to the market, supply will run out in one and a half months.ConsumerAug 3
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‘Definitely dissuasive’: Skyrocketing farmland prices a struggle for young farmersFarmland prices across the Prairies have grown for the past 20 years, but they took a marked jump in Saskatchewan in 2011 and have continued to see huge increases since then.CanadaAug 25
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Saskatchewan farmer who found space junk in field not alone, others discover debrisBarry Sawchuk (left) and Samantha Lawler, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, pose near a piece of space debris found on his farm in February.CanadaMay 30
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Regina Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk won’t seek re-electionStadnichuk and Ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens have announced they won't be running in the next municipal election.PoliticsJul 2
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Federal minister announces $11M in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in AlbertaNatural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement in Calgary where he is attending a conference with provincial and territorial ministers.EconomyJul 3
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University of Regina student group setting up ‘Liberation Zone’ in solidarity with PalestiniansThe University of Regina's Students for Justice in Palestine group will be organizing a sit-in event on May 17 in an act of solidarity.CanadaMay 15
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Pro-Palestinian sit-ins set up on Saskatchewan university campuses FridayEvents at USask and the University of Regina included Palestinian speakers, shared meals, art and reading groups and prayer.CanadaMay 17
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U of R dean highlights need for more Indigenous representation in nursingFor National Nursing Week, the dean for the University of Regina's faculty of nursing is focusing on the need to recruit and retain Indigenous nurses in Saskatchewan.CanadaMay 7
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New WNBA team in Canada inspires Saskatchewan athletesLocal experts weigh in on women competing professional sports is becoming more popular and the need to continue having female representation in sports.SportsJun 17
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U of R research engineer creates innovative alternative to paper strawsUsing food-grade material and agricultural crop residue, a University of Regina research engineer created an alternative to paper straws.CanadaMay 10
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Edmonton apartment rent increases surpass national average: ReportIn Edmonton, a one-bedroom apartment is listed 16 per cent higher year-over-year. For a two-bedroom apartment, that figure is 12 per cent more.ConsumerAug 9
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University of Regina announces 2024-25 budget including tuition increaseThe U of R board of directors said the projected budget will be balanced, with revenues and expenditures each totaling $283.1 million.CanadaMay 2
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This former Edmonton reporter is using his news background to make video gamesVideo game developer Ben Gelinas' game "Times and Galaxy" puts players in the shoe-analogues of a robo-intern for "the solar system’s most trusted holopaper."CanadaJun 19
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Saskatchewan appoints new chief coroner with Regina police backgroundWagner will begin his job on July 22, following former chief coroner Clive Weighill’s retirement in February, according to the province.CanadaJun 3
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Saskatoon Public Library announces new writer in residenceEarlier in July the Saskatoon public library announced their 2024/2025 writer in residence. Garry Thomas Morse, an accomplished novelist and poet will be filling the role.LifestyleJul 13
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‘On the brink’: Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the countryWhile Canada’s total domestic passenger numbers now hover at around pre-COVID levels, air travel to smaller communities and even medium-sized cities has withered.CanadaAug 11