Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Marit takes over as agriculture minister
Saskatchewan's new Agriculture minister says he has a lot to learn in his new post, but appreciates the opportunity to represent the industry. David Marit was named Saskatchewan's new minister of agri...
Aug 16, 2018
Conference aims to help First Nations explore medical marijuana production
Members of many First Nations attended a conference in North Battleford Thursday to find out more about the benefits of getting involved in niche markets such as medical marijuana production and how i...
Aug 16, 2018
Today is Burgers to Beat MS Day at A&W
The A&W Burgers to Beat Multiple Sclerosis initiative first came to Saskatchewan in 2008, and is celebrating its 10th Anniversary today. When asked how the annual celebration initially came about,...
Aug 16, 2018
Pattison says broadcast group committed to growth in Sask.
Jim Pattison says the broadcast group that bears his name is committed to growing in the province, region, and across the country. On Tuesday, the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announced the acquisitio...
Aug 16, 2018
Police recover 3 stolen vehicles with public's help
Maidstone RCMP members are thanking the public for help locating three stolen vehicles. One of the vehicles was stolen from Paynton, Sask. It was reported stolen and later recovered in North Battlefor...
Aug 16, 2018
UPDATE: Charles sentenced to 8 years in kidnapping, sex assault case
A young man from northern Saskatchewan has been sentenced to jail time in a federal penitentiary in a case that gripped the community of Prince Albert and changed the lives of a little girl and her fa...
Aug 15, 2018
$50K interim payments approved for Humboldt Broncos families
Families of the Humboldt Broncos involved in the April 6 bus tragedy will be getting some financial relief after a judge approved interim payments from their GoFundMe account. Each of the families of ...
Aug 15, 2018
SIGA honours Jim Pattison with starblanket
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority honoured Jim Pattison this afternoon at a press conference in North Battleford. Pattison, who is holding the corporate meetings at the North Battleford divisio...
Aug 15, 2018
Fond du Lac Chief, FSIN call for more northern mental health supports
The chief of the Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation is calling for better mental health supports for his community and particularly first responders after the suicide of a local firefighter. While no name ...
Aug 14, 2018
CAA Sask. to offer ride assist program for safe rides home
CAA Saskatchewan is rolling out a new way to help people get home safe without drinking and driving. The Ride Assist program is set to be launched in the fall and will offer members the chance to call...
Aug 14, 2018