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‘OK, it’s on:’ Saskatchewan man offers glimpse of war in Ukraine
A Saskatchewan man who moved to Ukraine three years ago has found himself in the middle of a war.Bryce Walker - who lives in Rivne, roughly 350 kilometres west of Kyiv - joined John Gormley on Monday ...
Feb 28, 2022

Saskatchewan NDP to elect new leader in June
It'll still be another few months before the Saskatchewan NDP has a new leader.The party said its council decided on the weekend to hold the leadership convention in late June to replace Ryan Meili.Th...
Feb 28, 2022

Turtleford RCMP continue investigating possible arson, attempted thefts
RCMP in the Turtleford area are asking the public for assistance in two investigations, most recently multiple attempted thefts.Occupants driving a van tried to steal a dirt bike from a residence in t...
Feb 28, 2022

No more mandates: A timeline of COVID public health orders in Saskatchewan
As of 12:01 Monday morning, the Government of Saskatchewan no longer had any public health orders related to COVID-19 in effect.Mandates have been a bit of a rollercoaster in the province, coming on f...
Feb 28, 2022

Lloydminster mayor voices need for more mental health, addictions resources
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Saskatchewan residents, the Saskatchewan Urban Mayors Assocation (SUMA) is voicing concerns over the available supports for mental health and addictions.Ll...
Feb 28, 2022

One dead following execution of search warrant in Waseca
One man is dead and three others have been taken into custody following the issue of a search warrant on a resident in Waseca, Sask. yesterday evening.The Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force began an inv...
Feb 28, 2022

Spring cattle show coming to Lloydminster in March
Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is getting ready to hold its upcoming spring cattle show that is already seeing plenty of interest. The annual Progress Steer and Heifer Show, planned ...
Feb 27, 2022

Hundreds gather in Regina to show support for Ukraine
Blue and yellow were prominent colours outside the Legislative Building in Regina on Friday.Hundreds attended a rally to show support for Ukraine, with many waving Ukrainian flags. Chants calling for ...
Feb 26, 2022

'Please, no more war:' Capitals star Ovechkin addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin asked for "no more war" Friday in his first media availability since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Moscow native said he has "lots of friends in Russia an...
Feb 26, 2022

Sask. Indigenous hockey player Ethan Bear speaks out on racism in new documentary
Indigenous hockey player Ethan Bear, who hails from the Ochapowace First Nation in Saskatchewan, is speaking out about racism in hockey.The Carolina Hurricanes defenceman talks about his experiences i...
Feb 26, 2022