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A trip down memory lane: kits for Alzheimers and dementia patients available by inter-library loan
When Lindsay Baker, the Community Services Librarian at Wapiti Regional Library, heard about reminiscing kits that help dementia and Alzheimer's patients, she knew she wanted them for her collection. ...
Jan 11, 2026

Prince Albert man passes away in Saskatoon hospital after altercation with security guard
Friends and family members of Trevor Dubois are expressing shock and feelings of grief after receiving news of his sudden passing Friday morning at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.According to ...
Jan 11, 2026
Saskatchewan saw 16,218 home sales in 2025 as strong demand continues
Saskatchewan's housing market had its second-strongest year ever in 2025, with 16,218 homes sold across the province.That's according to data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, which said str...
Jan 10, 2026
RCAF plan adds more than 1,200 security personnel to protect F-35s, other planes
The Royal Canadian Air Force wants to hire more than 1,000 new security personnel over the next five years at bases across the country - just as it brings its new F-35 stealth fighter jets into servic...
Jan 10, 2026
Sask. Party touts job creation success, low unemployment in 2025
Despite a loss of 4,000 jobs to end 2025, the Government of Saskatchewan is looking at the big picture and seeing positive progress over the past year's employment numbers in the province.About 15,200...
Jan 10, 2026

From communal life to mainstream society: the complex reality of leaving a Hutterite colony
For seven years, Daniel Roy has been helping Hutterites across the Canadian prairies leave their colony and find meaningful employment. It was an initiative he started after a negative business intera...
Jan 10, 2026

Divers to search for source of obstruction to Pelican Narrows water intake system
The northern community of Pelican Narrows averted disaster by reducing water usage and bringing in emergency water tankers in enough time to prevent waterlines from freezing. "Our main problem is the ...
Jan 09, 2026

Warmer weather on the way for next week
After a chilly December and a cool start to 2026, Saskatchewan will finally catch a bit of a break. The province will soon see warmer weather, thanks to a ridge of high pressure moving in from the wes...
Jan 09, 2026
Sask. changes inmate discipline rules after Supreme Court ruling
When an inmate at a provincial jail is brought up on disciplinary charges, the committee hearing then will now have to decide whether the inmate is guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."The previous stan...
Jan 09, 2026
New WestJet economy seats cause comfort, safety concerns for Regina flyer
A "nightmare" is how Rob Noble of Regina describes the window seat he was assigned on a WestJet economy flight home from Cancun, Mexico.In recent days, viral videos have been showcasing the struggles ...
Jan 09, 2026