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Saskatchewan minimum wage going up 35 cents in October to $15.35
Saskatchewan's lowest earners will be earning a little bit more this fall.According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $15 per hour to $15.35 per hour, effect...
Jul 10, 2025
Topsoil moisture levels continue to decline in Sask., but some crops progressing well
Dry conditions are still causing headaches for many farmers in Saskatchewan, but crops in other regions are progressing well thanks to recent rain and warm weather.According to the weekly crop report ...
Jul 10, 2025
Running wild: Riders, Stamps showdown features two of the CFL’s best rushers
Showdowns between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders usually feature a lot of physicality.That is expected to ring especially true this week as the showdown between the CFL West Divis...
Jul 10, 2025

Ezekiel homers twice to help Canada comeback over Venezuela
Canada is in the win column at the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert. The Canadians won a thriller on day two of the tournament, completing an epic comeback to stun Venezuela, 11-9.C...
Jul 10, 2025

Battlefords launch drug treatment court as part of crackdown on crime and addiction; lobby for bail reform
A major step toward improving public safety and tackling addiction-related crime was made today as provincial and local leaders officially launched a Drug Treatment Court in North Battleford. It's a m...
Jul 09, 2025

Over 100 people join webinar on potential class action lawsuit against province
An online invitation to residents of Saskatchewan impacted by wildfire evacuations this year had over 100 attendants, said the lawyer who arranged the call. Chad Eggerman, the founding partner of Proc...
Jul 09, 2025
State of emergency declared for Patuanak
A state of emergency has been declared for Patuanak.According to a social media post by the English River First Nation Emergency Management Team, the decision was made Wednesday after a meeting with c...
Jul 09, 2025
Emergency coordinator says more wildfire prevention needed, highway remains closed for northern community
The emergency management co-ordinator for the English River First Nation says more should have been done to prevent wildfires before they became an imminent threat.After an early and active start to t...
Jul 09, 2025
‘Surprised, disappointed’: Sask. policing minister wants more details on Blackmore ouster
Saskatchewan's corrections, policing and public safety minister says he was surprised and disappointed when he found out Rhonda Blackmore had been removed as the head of the Saskatchewan RCMP."We, as ...
Jul 09, 2025
Denare Beach residents have mixed reactions on gov’t wildfire funding
While clean-up efforts are just beginning on Denare Beach, the village's mayor said any dollar it receives helps."We appreciate everything we get," said Carl Lentowicz. "But a lot of people have lost ...
Jul 09, 2025