Sask. campers will face light wildfire smoke on May long weekend: Environment Canada
Terri Lang with Environment Canada said smoke can be dangerous for people with pre-existing medical conditions and breathing conditions.
Canada
May 14
Bringing the thunder: Ouellette’s off-season add aims to elevate Roughriders’ running backs
A two-time East Division all-star, running back A.J. Ouellette has made himself at home in Saskatchewan after being signed as an off-season splash by the Roughriders.
Sports
May 13
NDP blames SaskParty for loss of 91 local Saskatchewan businesses in 2024
Statistics Canada said that from January 2023 to January 2024, Saskatchewan lost 91 local business -- eight in Regina, 30 in Saskatoon and 53 in other areas of the province.
Canada
May 2
Saskatchewan inflation increase second lowest among provinces over 2023-24
With only a one per cent CPI increase in Sask. over the last year, Childs said residents are seeing their value of money decline at a slower rate than the rest of the country.
Canada
7 hours
Saskatchewan enters heart of wildfire season just weeks into spring
According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, a total of 83 fires have already occurred as of April 29. The number is nearly four times the five-year average.
Canada
Apr 29
‘Intimidating and harassing’: Saskatchewan Speaker alleges threats, harassment from MLA Jeremy Harrison
Randy Weekes did not offer an explanation for cutting his membership card, but tensions have been growing over the last few months.
Canada
May 16
Sask. Polytechnic receives $7.5 million donation for new campus
Saskatchewan Polytechnic received $7.5 million from Concorde Group of Companies founders and renowned philanthropists Irene Dubé and the late Leslie Dubé.
Canada
May 7
Is recent rain in Saskatchewan dousing wildfire and drought concerns?
Is wet weather washing away concerns around Saskatchewan's drier-than-normal conditions?
Weather
May 6
Pro-Palestinian sit-ins set up on Saskatchewan university campuses Friday
Events at USask and the University of Regina included Palestinian speakers, shared meals, art and reading groups and prayer.
Canada
May 17
Moose Jaw Warriors and Saskatoon Blades set for do-or-die Game 7
After five overtimes and a series tied 3-3, it all comes down to Game 7 between the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Saskatoon Blades.
Sports
May 6
Saskatchewan grants helmet exemption for Sikh motorcyclists headed to Nagar Kirtan parades
Sikhs travelling to the Nagar Kirtan parades in Regina and Saskatoon will be exempt from following helmet laws so they can represent their religious identity by wearing a turban.
Canada
May 9
Saskatchewan sees record number of surgeries despite long wait times
The Sask. Party government says the province has seen a record number of surgeries.
Health
May 7
Lack of rain means Saskatchewan producers get a head start on seeding
Todd Lewis has been farming south of Gray Sask. for the last 45 years and over his time in the field, he has seen his share of dry conditions.
Canada
Apr 26
‘Everybody is safe’: Manitobans await news after wildfire threat leads to evacuation of town
Lori Forbes of the RM of Kelsey says that the evacuees from the town of Cranberry Portage are taking things hour by hour.
Fire
May 13
Saskatoon overdose outreach team renewed for another year
The overdose outreach team in Saskatoon has been funded for another year by the Ministry of Health.
Canada
May 7
Red Dress Day commemorated in Saskatchewan: ‘Gives meaning to resilience’
Angela Jaime, University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Engagement Vice-Provost said Sunday is a day of observance and education.
Canada
May 5
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 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
Sask. Youth Advocate raises alarm about increase in suicide attempts in care system: report
The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth Office says there has been a marked increase in suicide attempts with more than three times as many being reported.
Canada
Apr 25
Homes, cottages near Flin Flon, Man., under evacuation order as crews fight wildfire
Officials have issued an evacuation order for a number of homes and cottages north of Flin Flon, Man. They also say people in the surrounding area should also be prepared to leave.
Canada
May 11