Category Archives: Saskatchewan
SARM, highways ministry to spend $46 million on rural road infrastructure
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and the Saskatchewan Associations of Rural Municipalities (SARM) plan to spend $46 million on bridge, road and culvert projects in rural parts of the province.The...
Mar 07, 2026 Rural Saskatchewan faces substantial transportation infrastructure needs, as many of the goods and resources driving our provincial economy originate in rural municipalities,” said SARM president Bill Huber. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)
RCMP say no new deaths linked to suspected hazardous drink in Battlefords
Saskatchewan RCMP say there have been no new reports of sudden deaths or illness potentially linked to a previously reported hazardous liquid circulating in the Battlefords area. Police provided the u...
Mar 06, 2026 (Image Credit: RCMP)
Treaty 6 leaders heading to London for private audience with King Charles III
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited the head of the British Crown to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton this August. Now, it appears the offer has been reciprocated.A delegation of...
Mar 06, 2026 A delegation of Saskatchewan chiefs departs for England on Monday and is expected to deliver an in-person invitation for the King to come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton in August. (Image Credit: ID 5563842 © Kmiragaya | Dreamstime.com)
Warm weekend weather could bring both melting and more snow
A warm start to the weekend will give way to some slightly cooler conditions. Brian Proctor of Environment and Climate Change Canada said some warm weather will be coming through Saskatchewan for the ...
Mar 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Riders looking for next Gainer the Gopher
Do you want to gopher the Grey Cup with the Riders this year?The hunt is on for the next big personality in Green and White to step into Gainer the Gophers' shoes and become the Rider mascot.The Saska...
Mar 05, 2026 Gainer the gopher has been a staple for the Rider fans for years. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Sask. doctors losing more than 10 hours a week to paperwork
Saskatchewan doctors are spending almost 11 hours each week on administrative work, along with the time they spend seeing patients.The January 2026 report, "Losing Doctors to Desk Work: Canadian physi...
Mar 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 34803387 © Rido | Dreamstime.com)
Two deaths may be linked to Battlefords mystery beverage
RCMP have confirmed there is a possibility that two deaths in the Battlefords area are linked to an unknown beverage. Earlier this week, RCMP and the Ministry of Health issued an alert out of concern ...
Mar 05, 2026 (Image Credit: file photo)
In the news: Carney in Canberra, Canada and the Mideast, knitting popularity booms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press.Carney continues middle power pitch in AustraliaCanada and Australia have a "rare" ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because the...
Mar 05, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers an address to parliament in Canberra, Australia,Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Sask. arts community calls on government for funding increase
A province-wide survey has determined strong public support for maintaining or increasing investment in arts and culture.The findings by Insightix are being released by the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance ...
Mar 04, 2026 The Mann Art Gallery would appreciate additional funding. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Man injured in shooting on Red Earth Cree Nation
Carrot River RCMP are investigating a shooting on Red Earth Cree Nation.A man was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening. The investigation determined a grey Chevrolet Impal...
Mar 04, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)