Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Stanley trial to see tight court security, large jury summoned
The Gerald Stanley trial is set to start next week and will feature tight security inside and outside the Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford, as well as a large pool of several hundred potenti...
Jan 24, 2018
Saskatchewan officials applaud potential beef deal with Japan
Saskatchewan producers have a lot to gain from the Japanese market, according to Prince Albert’s Member of Parliament. Randy Hoback’s comments come following word International Trade Minis...
Jan 23, 2018
Research projects aim to tackle emergence of new crop disease in North
The emergence of Clubroot last year in north-central and northwestern Saskatchewan is cause for concern for growers across the province, but some new research projects may help get to the root of the ...
Jan 21, 2018
Two charged with manslaughter, arson after death on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
The RCMP Major Crime Unit has charged two people in relation to a woman’s death on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation earlier this month. Kristen Faye Cantre, 32, was located deceased after a ho...
Jan 19, 2018
Judge reserves decision on appeal filed by nurse fined for Facebook comments
A Saskatoon judge has reserved his decision on an appeal filed by a nurse who was fined $26,000 for criticizing the quality of care her grandparents received in a long-term care facility. The Saskatch...
Jan 19, 2018
B.C. solitary confinement ruling has implications in Sask
A recent decision by British Columbia's highest court ruled indefinite solitary confinement unconstitutional could have a major effect on corrections in Saskatchewan, according to a leading advocate f...
Jan 18, 2018
Group seeks to raise awareness about drunk, dangerous driving in La Loche
northern village is looking to solve two serious problems by telling personal stories in their own language. The La Loche Community Safety Board wants people to talk about the impacts of both drinking...
Jan 18, 2018
Liquidation of Carillion could open opportunities for Graham Group
Carilion's liquidation could provide opportunities according to the president of Graham Group, the other company in charge of construction and maintenance of the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battlef...
Jan 17, 2018
'Carillion liquidation won't affect completion of Sask. hospital': Saskbuilds
The liquidation of the U.K. based company in charge of constructing and maintaining the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford (SHNB) won't affect the completion of the facility or any jobs there, ...
Jan 15, 2018
Construction company in charge of new psych facility in N.B. goes into liquidation
The U.K. based construction company in charge of constructing the new Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford has gone into liquidation, putting thousands of jobs at risk across Canada, and leaving ...
Jan 15, 2018