Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Father of late Humboldt Broncos player felt 'empty' after truck driver's court appearance
Emotions were as high as the temperature in Melfort for a court appearance many Canadians have been waiting for nearly three months. People from across Saskatchewan travelled to Melfort Provincial Cou...
Jul 10, 2018
Helicopter pilot treated for injuries after crash near Unity
Police and Transport Canada officials are investigating after a helicopter crashed in the R.M. of Eye Hill Tuesday, near Unity. The crash occurred at 8:15 a.m. after the pilot came into contact with a...
Jul 10, 2018
Children, adults urged to stay safe around water this summer
Children and adults die in preventable drownings in lakes, back yards and hotel pools every year across Canada. Summertime is the most common time of year for drownings, with Saskatchewan averaging 20...
Jul 09, 2018
Man charged in Broncos bus tragedy to appear in Melfort court Tuesday
The 29-year-old charged criminally in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy will make his first appearance tomorrow morning in a Melfort courtroom. Jaskirat Sidhu, of Calgary, was arrested without incident...
Jul 09, 2018
Latest Sask. job stats show positive growth
More people are working full time in Saskatchewan, including Indigenous workers and those in trades and healthcare fields. Statistics Canada released the province’s latest job numbers Friday, sh...
Jul 09, 2018
UPDATE: SaskPower working to restore service to Emma and Christopher Lakes after storm
After a major storm in the Lakeland region caused widespread damage Friday night and Saturday morning, SaskPower crews are working to restore service to the area. The storm caused widespread damage to...
Jul 08, 2018
Gardens could take hit during Sask. heat wave
Saskatchewan has experienced some hot weather since Friday. Environment Canada expects both Regina and Saskatoon will continue to see highs between 25 and 34 over the next few days. One thing that can...
Jul 08, 2018
‘We were trapped for a couple of hours": camper and family rescued after storm
No serious injuries were reported after high winds, hail, and rain tore through the Lakeland region last night, but one camper said weathering the storm was a terrifying experience for his family. Hug...
Jul 07, 2018
Miracle no one badly hurt in Lakeland storm: Fire Chief
The chief of the Lakeland Fire Department says it's a miracle no one was badly hurt in the huge storm that ripped through the region late Friday night and early Saturday morning. What's being termed a...
Jul 07, 2018
Avoid blue-green algae during blooms: Health ministry
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health and Water Security Agency are warning residents to avoid swimming or drinking water where blue-green algae blooms are present. The algae blooms commonly occur during ...
Jul 07, 2018