Category Archives: Saskatchewan
16 groups to intervene in Sask. carbon tax challenge
Saskatchewan's court challenge of the federal carbon tax is growing, after a judge announced all 16 groups who applied for intervener status in the case will be allowed to make arguments. The written ...
Dec 11, 2018
Sask. government launches inspection of northern village
The provincial government announced on Monday that it will conduct an inspection of the northern village of Pinehouse, a community of about 1,000 people located roughly 500 kilometres north of Saskato...
Dec 10, 2018
Businessman Jim Pattison inducted into Canadian Walk of Fame
One of 10 new inductees into Canada’s Walk of Fame is the man behind one of the most successful group of companies in the country. Jim Pattison was honoured during the televised awards night on ...
Dec 10, 2018
La Ronge paying high economic price for excessive drinking
Doctors agree residents of La Ronge are paying a high economic price for the heavy consumption of alcohol. "The harms from alcohol is something most physicians see on a regular basis," said Dr. James ...
Dec 07, 2018
WCB coverage expanded for Saskatchewan firefighters
Firefighters often put their own lives at risk to save others, it comes as part of the job. Within Saskatchewan, however, they have often been unprotected when it comes to medical issues that can aris...
Dec 06, 2018
Province announces rules for ride-sharing drivers
Saskatchewan is closer to seeing drivers from companies such as Uber and Lyft on the roads with the province's announcement of rules for ride-sharing services. On the last day of the legislative sessi...
Dec 06, 2018
Former Hawks coach going to SJHL Hall of Fame
It's the Nipawin Hawks turn to honour some of the greats from their organization. On Aug 3, the Hawks, along with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will induct 10 hockey individuals, and the 1989-...
Dec 06, 2018
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women marked across Canada
Today marks an important day in Canada. It was 29 year ago that 14 women were murdered at cole Polytechnique in Montreal. Since that day, Canadians have been marking National Day of Remembrance and Ac...
Dec 06, 2018
Holiday season no time for celebration for some
Not everyone enjoys the Christmas holidays. While it is a joyous time for many, for others living in the spectre of domestic violence it can even more difficult according to a spokesperson for the Nor...
Dec 06, 2018
Input sought from library users
As the province gets set to turn the page on another year, the provincial government wants to take a look at how libraries in the province are being run and more importantly find out if there is room ...
Dec 06, 2018