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Millions invested this year into provincial park improvements
The provincial government has made a total investment of $14.6 million to be made across Saskatchewan's provincial parks system this year. More than $6.7 million is for facility and infrastructure imp...
Aug 27, 2020
Sask. first-quarter budget update projects deficit of $2.1B in 2020-21
The Government of Saskatchewan is projecting a $2.1-billion deficit for 2020-21 in its first-quarter budget update.That's $296 million better than was predicted in the provincial budget released in Ju...
Aug 27, 2020

Loon Lake police seeking assistance in locating truck last seen near Rapidview
Loon Lake RCMP are asking for help locating a 2004 Ford F-150 with a camouflage paint job. According to a media release, the truck was stolen from the Barthel area this morning and last seen around Ra...
Aug 27, 2020

Canada's broadcasters seek more government help amid COVID pandemic
Canada's private broadcasters want more emergency assistance from the federal government and changes from the regulatory body - the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) -...
Aug 26, 2020

Local artist aims to empower community through fashion and music
A Meadow Lake artist is looking to inspire and empower his community through fashion. Cody Montour's line, Okema Clothing, aims to spark conversations of social issues and Indigenous pride. The word '...
Aug 26, 2020
Province to get $74.9 million in back-to-school funding from Ottawa
Saskatchewan will be getting more than $74 million from Ottawa to help kids return to school safely.In a release, the province announced it will be getting $74.9 million out of the $2 billion Ottawa i...
Aug 26, 2020

SaskTel working to restore landline and data services in Spiritwood
SaskTel cellular services have been restored in rural areas surrounding Spiritwood. Crews worked throughout Tuesday night and all SaskTel services including wireless, landline and data services have b...
Aug 26, 2020

Northern Indigenous leadership responds to extra funding from Feds for enhanced mental health support
Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller announced $82.5 million in federal funding for mental health and wellness supports to assist Indigenous communities adapt and expand mental wellness servic...
Aug 25, 2020
Sask. father describes being on phone with daughter during fatal bear attack
A Saskatchewan family is in mourning after a fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan last week.Stephanie Blais, 44, was killed on Thursday after a black bear attacked her outside the family cabin a...
Aug 25, 2020

Class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of passengers in fatal Icefield bus crash
CALGARY - A class-action lawsuit alleging the defendants acted recklessly and unreasonably has been filed against the operators of a tour bus involved in a fatal rollover at Jasper National Park's Col...
Aug 25, 2020