Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Hunting lodge offers space for Wounded Warriors
An exciting partnership for the Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation in northeast Saskatchewan. The foundation has entered into an alliance with Gerald and Irene Purcell, who own Tobin Lake Trophy Adve...
Dec 14, 2018
Health Canada recalls two brands of pot sold in Sask.
It's not just leafy green vegetables that can be subject to a recall; Health Canada is warning people to stop using two brands of pot sold at stores in Saskatchewan. A Manitoba-based producer called B...
Dec 13, 2018
Provincial auditor determines lack of progress made on inmate rehabilitation efforts
Despite several follow-ups since its initial 2008 report recommending the province offer rehabilitation to inmates and track its effectiveness, there's been "little progress" according to the provinci...
Dec 13, 2018
Privacy commissioner criticizes SHA after more patient records faxed to Kelly’s Computer Works
In his latest probe into misdirected faxes from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to Kelly's Computer Works in North Battleford, the provincial privacy czar said it is time for the "agency to ge...
Dec 12, 2018
Concerns flagged over SaskPower’s maintenance, data records
According to the provincial auditor's latest report, SaskPower is taking care of its most significant above-ground distribution infrastructure but needs to improve the way it maintains the rest of it....
Dec 12, 2018
Tougher laws not sole answer to slowing down drivers: RCMP and SGI
Despite over 950 charges being laid last week in connection to reckless driving, a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan RCMP said they are not more concerned than usual. The charges were laid as part of ...
Dec 12, 2018
Worker Compensation rolls out changes to rate premiums.
For the twelth consecutive year, the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board has reduced the average premium rate. This year employers in the province will save 1.7 per cent. Peter Federko, the CEO of...
Dec 12, 2018
Warmer weather could mean no snow for Christmas in Sask.
A white Christmas might end up being just something to dream about this year in southern and central Saskatchewan. Environment Canada is forecasting sunny skies and daytime highs at or above 0 C for t...
Dec 12, 2018
Drivers behaving badly on provincial highways
Based on the latest figures by Saskatchewan RCMP, it would appear drivers were in a real big hurry over the weekend on provincial highways. There were 951 tickets issued for speeding or stunt driving,...
Dec 12, 2018
Biopsy waits too long in Saskatchewan: provincial auditor
Waits for biopsy results in Saskatchewan are taking too long according to the provincial auditor who said delays in diagnosis can impact a person's chance of survival. In her latest report, Judy Fergu...
Dec 11, 2018