Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Sask. Ag. Minister to step down due to cancer battle
Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister will be stepping away from his cabinet post to focus on his battle against cancer. According to the provincial government, Lyle Stewart will remain on as MLA for Lu...
Aug 09, 2018

Miracle Treat Day: treat yourself for a great cause
This year marks Dairy Queen’s 16th annual Miracle Treat Day, in support of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. All proceeds from Dairy Queen Blizzards sold across Saskatchewan Aug. 9 will be donat...
Aug 09, 2018

‘In my veins:’ 2nd female Snowbird pilot born to fly
You might say she was born to fly - Snowbird Capt. Sarah Dalaire has been comfortable in the air since long before she can even remember. She credits her early passion for aviation to her parents, who...
Aug 09, 2018

Court orders new trial for Melfort-area lovers convicted of planning to murder spouses
The convictions of two Melfort-area lovers for conspiring to murder their spouses have been set aside, and a new trial has been ordered. Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson were convicted in 2016 after a ...
Aug 08, 2018

Keep your pets safe during heat warnings: Humane Society
With multiple heat warnings and air quality statements issued across Saskatchewan in the last 24 hours, it's important to look after every member of the family, including pets. Jennifer Kaye, assistan...
Aug 08, 2018

New paramedicine program being tested in Prince Albert
A new pilot program in Prince Albert is connecting residents in residential care homes with medical treatment, without a trip to hospital. The new paramedicine program started last month in Prince Alb...
Aug 07, 2018

Over 150 Sask. students could be affected by Saudi dispute
There's a lot of uncertainty for Saudi Arabian students after their country decided to suspend government scholarships for studying in Canada. A state-run news organization is reporting the kingdom is...
Aug 07, 2018
Environment Canada issues Special Weather Advisory over high temps
It's going to be a hot week across the province. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Advisory stating extreme heat is expected to hit most the province this week. Starting Aug. 7, many portion...
Aug 06, 2018

Edam committee meets $150K goal
A fundraising commitee in northwest Saskatchewan has done the seemingly impossible, raising $150,000 in just over seven months. The Edam playground committee received its final cheque on Friday. Playg...
Aug 04, 2018

Province unveils new flood mitigation program, but concerns for immediate funding arise
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the Flood Damage Reduction Program, a new long-term flood mitigation program Wednesday Aug. 1, is effective immediately. It's a change of focus from the provin...
Aug 02, 2018