Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Sask. to enforce 121-hour training standard for semi drivers
Saskatchewan will be imposing stricter rules and standards for semi truck driver training starting this spring. Starting on March 15, 2019, anyone who wants a Class 1 trucking license in the province ...
Dec 03, 2018
No plans for fines for keys left in stolen vehicles: SGI
Saskatchewan Government Insurance has no plans to introduce any policy changes or fines in matters regarding vehicle thefts. The comments made by SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy are in response to a p...
Dec 03, 2018
Highway winter weight permissions in effect
Heavier loads are now allowed on some of the province's highways. The changes went into effect at midnight. Winter weights will be going into effect for secondary highways in north and central Saskatc...
Dec 03, 2018
Bernier urges voters to consider new party during Sask. visit
People's Party of Canada (PPC) Leader Maxime Bernier says he won't be to blame if Justin Trudeau secures a second term as Canada's prime minister in 2019. Many have criticized the former Conservative ...
Nov 30, 2018
Flu vaccine doses run low in Northern Saskatchewan
The Grand Chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation said proactive steps were taken in response to a perceived flu outbreak, and that included several schools cancelling classes. Peter Beatty told paNOW t...
Nov 30, 2018
Court appearances for men charged with attempted murder in Montreal Lake shooting incident
Two men charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting at Montreal Lake were in court in Prince Albert today. Wesley Eugene LaChance and Brandon Lee Corrigal had their cases set over unti...
Nov 30, 2018
After 51 years, Ken Singer steps away from radio life
A man with over five decades invested in radio is calling it quits. Fabmar Communications Vice-President of Broadcast Operations Ken Singer is retiring, and his final day at work is Friday, Nov. 30. &...
Nov 29, 2018
Additional charges after fatal shooting in Montreal Lake
As an investigation into a fatal shooting on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation continues, two suspects are now facing additional charges according to the RCMP. Wesley Eugene Lachance’s additional ch...
Nov 29, 2018
Provincial financial update shows deficit down, expenses up
The deficit is down but expenses are up in the mid-year financial report released Thursday by the province. The Saskatchewan Government said the predicted deficit is $348.3 million, which is $17 milli...
Nov 29, 2018
Special council meeting scheduled in La Ronge after initial alcohol and cannabis bylaw defeated
A special council meeting has been called in La Ronge after a bylaw to control the sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol and cannabis initially failed to garner enough votes to proceed. Brough...
Nov 29, 2018