Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, April 5
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, April 5.
Canada
Apr 5
Saskatchewan communities request fire training as province’s wildfire season begins
Some wildfires are popping up in Saskatchewan and communities are requesting fire training.
Fire
Apr 15
Saskatchewan communities come together for annual SUMA convention
Over 1,000 representatives from Saskatchewan’s cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities will come together for the 2024 SUMA Convention
Canada
Apr 14
NDP raise concerns about Sask. Party awarding U.S. company tire-recycling business contract
Shercom Industries, a Saskatchewan business that used to handle tire recycling in the province, lost their contract to an American firm in May of 2023.
Canada
Apr 24
Saskatchewan’s spring runoff contrasts within parts of province
WSA released its spring runoff report for 2024. Due to warmer-than-normal March temperatures many areas of southern Saskatchewan had the runoff start or even complete early.
Environment
Apr 12
Saskatchewan Rush eliminated from playoff contention by Mark Matthews hat-trick
Playing his first game in Saskatchewan since last summer's trade, former Saskatchewan Rush icon Mark Matthews played a part in eliminating his old club from the NLL playoff race.
Sports
Apr 21
Premier Kinew stops to help stranded driver change tire: ‘What any decent Manitoban would do’
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stopped to help change a woman’s tire on the side of a dirt road Saturday and a photo of his effort is garnering significant traction online.
Canada
Apr 22
CUPE holds rally at Regina hospital on cost of living for health-care workers
Health-care workers gathered at the Pasqua Hospital to rally together and bring awareness to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis they currently face.
Health
Apr 19
‘Puppet show’: Saskatchewan finance minister apologizes for text to Speaker
Finance minister Donna Harpauer was ordered to apologize Monday after she sent the Speaker a text accusing him of letting the legislature devolve into an 'Opposition puppet show.'
Politics
Apr 16
Saskatchewan sexual assault organizations look to libraries months after school ban
Last year, the Saskatchewan Party government barred third-party organizations from presenting sexual education in schools.
Canada
Apr 13
Regina Beach fire extinguished with help of 3 fire departments
The scent of burning is still in the air and is noticeable from several kilometres out of town, but the fire has been extinguished.
Canada
Apr 22
Saskatchewan Rush take stock of season after narrowly missing out on playoff berth
The off-season has arrived in April once again for the Saskatchewan Rush, falling one goal short of qualifying for NLL playoffs after dropping their season finale against Toronto.
Sports
Apr 22
Draft of Saskatchewan’s pronoun policy gave teachers discretion for at-risk students
An early draft of Saskatchewan’s school pronoun policy would have allowed teachers to use a child’s preferred identification if there was concern for safety.
Canada
Apr 4
Saskatchewan midwife regulations changed to broaden scope of service
Regulations are being amended for midwives in Saskatchewan to allow them to offer a larger range of services.
Health
Apr 15
Report looks at health care in rural Saskatchewan
Suzanne Kuchinka, mayor of the village of Macoun in southeast Saskatchewan, says it's been a struggle for years to keep family doctors because they retire or move elsewhere.
Health
Apr 21
Saskatchewan Science Centre celebrates 35 years with ‘Discovery Week’
The Saskatchewan Science Centre reaches its 35 year anniversary where a week-long of activities will be held including an adult science night.
Canada
Apr 23
LGBTQ2 rallies will be held across Canada next month. Here’s what to know
Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.
Canada
Apr 24
Lane restrictions: 6-month water main project begins on College Drive
According to a release from the City of Saskatoon, two-way traffic will be maintained on the road but there will be lane restrictions and delays are likely to occur.
Canada
Apr 10
Saskatchewan Rattlers fill out roster ahead of 2024 CEBL season
Making a run to the CEBL's championship game last season, Maurice Calloo is aiming to bring that experience over to the Saskatchewan Rattlers along with a handful of new additions.
Sports
Apr 9
Green Shirt Day still inspiring spikes in Sask. organ donor numbers
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health said that as of the end of March, 29,000 registered organ donors have signed onto the provincial registry since it launched in September 2020.
Canada
Apr 7