Category Archives: Saskatchewan
MMIWG inquiry begins hearings in Saskatoon
Commissioners for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) arrived in Saskatoon Monday to set up for three days of testimony from families and survivors. Over ...
Nov 21, 2017
La Loche victims remembered with landmarks
Two of the four victims of the La Loche shooting will be remembered via geographical feature. Adam Wood and Marie Janvier were a teacher and teacher's aide, respectively, who were killed Jan. 22, 2016...
Nov 21, 2017
Phillips laid to rest in Melfort
Fittingly at the Kerry Vickar Centre, a marquee venue Kevin Phillips spearheaded in Melfort, locals and colleagues gathered for his funeral on Monday. The 63-year-old MLA for the Melfort constituency ...
Nov 20, 2017
Meili sees strong support from Prince Albert NDP
Ryan Meili told his Prince Albert supporters he would to use his medical background to build a healthier province if he's chosen to lead the Saskatchewan's NDP. The Saskatoon-Meewasin MLA, who won his...
Nov 20, 2017
Clarke demands northern debate, SaskParty says no
SaskParty leadership hopeful Rob Clarke has demanded the party add a northern debate to the calendar, in order to ensure northern and Indigenous issues are not overlooked. The SaskParty candidates hav...
Nov 20, 2017
Province preparing new pot legislation ahead of legalization
There are unlikely to be government-run pot stores like there are for liquor in Saskatchewan. The government is not interested in getting involved in the ownership or marketing of marijuana. Instead, ...
Nov 17, 2017
Government commits $100K to help scorched farmers
Saskatchewan farmers impacted by wildfires in October, are receiving some good news. The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Thursday it will donate up to $100,000 in matching cash donations to th...
Nov 16, 2017
New appeal date set for murder conspiracy case
A new appeal date has been set for two lovers convicted of conspiring to murder their spouses. Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson will both appear at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in Regina on Dec. 15...
Nov 16, 2017
Sask. ICE investigation leads to rescue of abused children overseas
Officers with the Saskatchewan RCMP and Prince Albert Police Service were recently involved in an online investigation that led to the rescue of nine child abuse victims in Philippines. Staff Sgt. Sco...
Nov 15, 2017
Local artist to premiere tutorial TV series
After cultivating a large following on YouTube, Prince Albert artist Wilna Furstenberg is making the jump to television. Furstenberg was born and studied fine art in South Africa before moving to Prin...
Nov 15, 2017