Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Multiple injuries following plane crash in Fond du Lac
A fixed-wing plane carrying 22 passengers and three crew members crashed shortly after take-off from the Fond du Lac Airport Wednesday evening, according to RCMP. The ATR-42 belonged to West Wind Avia...
Dec 13, 2017
Rehabilitation policies in place but not followed: auditor
The Ministry of Justice needs to improve upon following its own policies regarding progress reports on the rehabilitation of adult offenders according to the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan. In Jud...
Dec 13, 2017
Sask. government nets $29 million in STC sale
There is a $29 million dollar gift under the government's tree this year courtesy of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC). That is how much is estimated to have been paid during the recent sa...
Dec 13, 2017
Rob Clarke withdraws from SaskParty leadership race
Rob Clarke has dropped-out of the running for the SaskParty leadership. The late incoming candidate is now also the first to leave before party membership votes in January. Clarke said he will now put...
Dec 13, 2017
Court hears details on mental health of teen who killed baby
The sentencing hearing continues this week for the teenager who brutally murdered six-week-old Nikosis Jace Cantre in July 2016. A judge is weighing the evidence and will decide whether the now 18-yea...
Dec 12, 2017
Possible brown Christmas as December warm-up continues
Drivers may want to top up on windshield washer fluid as the winter warm-up continues through the week. It was an odd situation Sunday when Environment Canada issued a special weather statement about ...
Dec 11, 2017
Surgery wait times on the rise in Sask. says new report
A new report from the Fraser Institute provides some discouraging numbers for Saskatchewan residents who may be waiting for a hip or knee replacement. According to the report released this week, peopl...
Dec 08, 2017
PM Trudeau visits North Battleford for meet and greet rally
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited North Battleford Thursday for a brief meet and greet, and to show his support for Larry Ingram – the local Liberal candidate in the upcoming Battlefords-Llo...
Dec 07, 2017
2017 strong year for canola and soybeans in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers increased production of canola and soybeans in 2017, but saw a decrease in wheat production compared to 2016, according to a new report from Statistics Canada. Total wheat product...
Dec 07, 2017
Saskatchewan offers protected leave to violence victims
Victims in Saskatchewan will no longer need to worry about their job security when fleeing domestic violence, seeking support services or medical treatment, or attending court. This week the provincia...
Dec 07, 2017