‘Moral blameworthiness’: Judge in Humboldt Broncos case outlines reasons for 8-year sentence
‘It’s nice to get a thank you’: Sask. introduces volunteer firefighter tax credit
China has stopped all canola imports from Canada, industry group says
SAID program recipients to see more money, tax exempt income
U of R president challenged by flat provincial funding, potential faculty strike
2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic tickets range from $125 to $395
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
Saskatoon Blades captain plays overtime hero in playoff opener
By Ryan Flaherty Sports Anchor/Reporter
Saskatoon Blades captain Chase Wouters scored 3:23 into overtime to lift his team to a 3-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Continue reading
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
Minnesota Public Radio News reports that it marks the second consecutive year Enbridge has outspent all other lobbyists in the state. Continue reading
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province. Continue reading
Evraz fined $100K for serious workplace injury in Regina
Evraz has been fined $100,000 after a workplace injury at the company’s Regina facility. Continue reading
Barbra Streisand slammed after appearing to defend Michael Jackson’s ‘sexual needs’
Streisand was quoted as saying she “absolutely” believed the accusers, but also raised eyebrows by saying Michael Jackson’s “sexual needs were his sexual needs.” Continue reading
Holtby says he won’t go with Capitals to White House
Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said he will not join his teammates next week for a White House celebration of their Stanley Cup win. Continue reading
AIM program provides support for those with Down syndrome and their families
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
AIM is a provincial, non-profit organization that helps individuals up to 22 years old with Down syndrome unlock their full potential. Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
Alberta paleontologists confirm ‘Scotty’ is world’s biggest Tyrannosaurus rex
“Scotty” lived in prehistoric Saskatchewan 66 million years ago. The bones of the 13-metre long dinosaur were discovered during a dig in the province in 1991. Continue reading
Shot fired at Sask. RCMP member during police chase
RCMP said an officer returned fire after first being shot at during a police chase in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
U.S.-backed forces proclaim ‘destruction’ of Islamic State after seizing Syrian village
U.S.-backed forces proclaimed the capture of Islamic State’s last territory in Syria on Saturday. Continue reading
Your Saskatchewan: March 2019
Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer submitted photo for Your Saskatchewan daily on Global News Morning, Global News at 6 and Global News at 10. Continue reading
Producers not happy with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax
Potash producers say they will be subject to highest royalty and tax rates in the world with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax. Continue reading
Anti-Brexit march takes over London as protesters demand 2nd referendum
Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
Burj Khalifa displays Jacinda Ardern’s face as New Zealand mourns Christchurch shooting victims
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Thank you PM Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims…” Continue reading
Mueller finishes Russia investigation on Trump campaign, submits final report
The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who is reviewing it. Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
Trudeau insists he was trying to protect SNC-Lavalin jobs — even as its CEO says he didn’t raise them
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
If SNC-Lavalin were to go through a prosecution, then thousands of jobs would have been at risk, Trudeau said. The company’s CEO says he never told that to the PM. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
Saskatoon Blades captain plays overtime hero in playoff opener
By Ryan Flaherty Sports Anchor/Reporter
Saskatoon Blades captain Chase Wouters scored 3:23 into overtime to lift his team to a 3-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Continue reading
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province. Continue reading
SAID program recipients to see more money, tax exempt income
By David Baxter Reporter
“So we wanted to be able to give them the opportunity when it works for them throughout the year,” Paul Merriman said. Continue reading
Evraz fined $100K for serious workplace injury in Regina
Evraz has been fined $100,000 after a workplace injury at the company’s Regina facility. Continue reading
‘It’s nice to get a thank you’: Sask. introduces volunteer firefighter tax credit
By David Baxter Reporter
Volunteer firefighters and other first responders will be able to claim a new $3,000 tax credit as part of the Saskatchewan 2019-20 budget. Continue reading
Holtby says he won’t go with Capitals to White House
Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said he will not join his teammates next week for a White House celebration of their Stanley Cup win. Continue reading
AIM program provides support for those with Down syndrome and their families
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
AIM is a provincial, non-profit organization that helps individuals up to 22 years old with Down syndrome unlock their full potential. Continue reading
Alberta paleontologists confirm ‘Scotty’ is world’s biggest Tyrannosaurus rex
“Scotty” lived in prehistoric Saskatchewan 66 million years ago. The bones of the 13-metre long dinosaur were discovered during a dig in the province in 1991. Continue reading
Shot fired at Sask. RCMP member during police chase
RCMP said an officer returned fire after first being shot at during a police chase in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
‘Moral blameworthiness’: Judge in Humboldt Broncos case outlines reasons for 8-year sentence
Provincial court Judge Inez Cardinal sentenced Sidhu to eight years in prison on Friday, nearly a year after 16 people were killed and 13 others injured in the rural Saskatchewan crash. Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
China has stopped all canola imports from Canada, industry group says
The Canola Council of Canada says China has stopped buying canola seeds from Canada. Continue reading
Your Saskatchewan: March 2019
Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer submitted photo for Your Saskatchewan daily on Global News Morning, Global News at 6 and Global News at 10. Continue reading
Producers not happy with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax
Potash producers say they will be subject to highest royalty and tax rates in the world with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government developing organ donor registry
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
The Saskatchewan government is creating an organ donor registry to encourage people to register their intent to donate. Continue reading
2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic tickets range from $125 to $395
Tickets to the 2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic in Regina will go on sale to the public on April 25 at 11 a.m. CT on Ticketmaster. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
U of R president challenged by flat provincial funding, potential faculty strike
Saskatchewan laid out its 2019-20 provincial budget that showed a zero per cent increase in university funding. Continue reading
Education sector says Sask. budget falls short of financial pressures
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s school boards and teacher’s union both say they appreciate increased funding, but it isn’t keeping up with rising costs and growing classrooms. Continue reading
Pipeline proponent argues B.C. legislation only applies to Trans Mountain project
Environmental legislation proposed by British Columbia is targeting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and would significantly impact it, says the proponent of the project. Continue reading
Former premier Brad Wall A-OK on Saskatchewan’s 2019-20 budget
Balancing the budget was part of a three-year plan that began in the 2017-18 budget. Total spending for the 2018-19 budget is forecasted at about $15 million. Continue reading
Regina drivers struggle to obey school zone regulations: CAA safety assessment
Nearly three-in-four children are being driven to school. This can result in major congestion in school zones with an increase in vehicle traffic including school buses. Continue reading
Saskatchewan judge dismisses land use charges against Idle No More group founder
Sylvia McAdam and her brother were to stand trial for failing to comply with a provincial government order to vacate land near Big River, Sask. Continue reading
Regina police warn elderly about recent trend in credit card theft
Regina police are warning elderly residents about a recent trend in credit card thefts happening in the city. Since September 2018, seven incidents have been reported. Continue reading
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