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Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote
Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. S...
May 09, 2024

Northern authors winners at Saskatchewan Book Awards
Two northerners have been declared winners at the Saskatchewan Book Awards. Miriam Krner won in the Children's Literature category for Fox and Bear (Red Deer Press/Fitzhenry & Whiteside), while So...
May 09, 2024

Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant contestant Khoniss Wuttunee says 'life promotion' part of her philosophy
A young woman from Red Pheasant Cree Nation is among the contestants in the upcoming Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant.Khoniss Wuttunee, 25, said she is thrilled about taking part in the event."It was re...
May 08, 2024

Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer...
May 08, 2024

Sask Polytech students receive international learning experience
Renn Deschambeault hopes to open her own salon and spa in the future. The student from Cumberland House Cree Nation is enrolled in the hairstylist program at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert. When she's...
May 07, 2024

P.A. born ‘Fall Guy’ praises new movie for supporting stunt work
An interest in acting that started at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert has led to dangerous stunts and action packed fights on movie sets; Jason Wingham is a real life 'Fall Guy.'The...
May 07, 2024

Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipi...
May 06, 2024

WestJet, mechanics union agree to tentative deal to avoid strike
A potential strike between WestJet and its mechanics' union appears to have been avoided.A statement from the Calgary-based airline Sunday night says a tentative deal between it and the Aircraft Mecha...
May 06, 2024

Health officials say Lyme Disease risk is low but urge caution as tick season approaches
Tis the season for hitting the great outdoors but don't forget there could be something else lurking in those forests. Ticks! They're tiny, creepy, and crawly and some can carry a risk of certain illn...
May 06, 2024
India's foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals
India's Foreign Affairs Minister says Canada is his country's "biggest problem" when it comes to Sikh separatism.Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also accused Canada of welcoming criminals when asked about his...
May 05, 2024