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Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan provincial parks, Crown lands

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has issued a fire ban for all Crown lands and provincial parks.In a media release Friday, the SPSA said the ban - which is effective immediately - was put in plac...

Jul 02, 2021

Ministry of Health no longer releasing COVID updates on weekends and holidays

As COVID numbers continue to trend downwards in Saskatchewan, the province is taking a break from reporting daily statistics.Starting Thursday, the Ministry of Health will no longer issue a COVID upda...

Jul 01, 2021

Evacuation ordered due to forest fire burning near Cigar Lake mine

Cameco has ordered the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from the Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan.A press release from the company issued Thursday morning said the action is b...

Jul 01, 2021

Accessible features coming to more Sask. provincial parks

Saskatchewan is making its provincial parks more accessible and inclusive."Provincial parks are for people of all ages and abilities," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a media rele...

Jul 01, 2021

‘The right balance’: NDP promotes proof of vaccinations for Rider games

Showing proof of vaccination to attend a Saskatchewan Roughriders game this season would be a small step that would protect the health-care system and those unable to get inoculated against COVID-19, ...

Jul 01, 2021

Door of Hope hires Monique Brownrigg as new food bank manager

The Door of Hope is receiving a helping hand in the form of a new member of its management team. In April, the non-profit brought in Monique Brownrigg to fill the food bank's vacancy and oversee food ...

Jun 30, 2021

Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan

The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...

Jun 30, 2021

Prayer ceremony given for lost children of Delmas residential school

Indigenous families shared an afternoon of prayer and solidarity Monday afternoon at Delmas, honouring the lives of those who lived and died in the time of residential schools.Nearly 150 people attend...

Jun 28, 2021

Hefty fine for Sask. man after a dozen deer were found dead on his property

A 67-year-old Star City man is facing a $15,000 fine for illegal hunting.According to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation Officers in Melfort received a report of a dead deer found on the lanewa...

Jun 28, 2021

Unmarked graves at Cowessess First Nation honoured during vigil

Solar lights twinkled Saturday evening next to 751 unmarked graves near the site of a former residential school at the Cowessess First Nation.Mann Northway GM in Prince Albert donated the lights in pa...

Jun 27, 2021