Saskatchewan

Cries of racism fill courtroom as judge stays impaired driving charge in Saskatoon

Tears and cries filled a packed Saskatoon provincial courtroom on Friday as Judge Jane Wooten stayed the case of a woman who struck and killed a nine year old girl on a crosswalk in Saskatoon in 2021,...

Dec 15, 2024

NDP concerned Marshals Service ‘poaching’ from existing police forces

The Saskatchewan NDP is reiterating its concerns about the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS), which is scheduled to launch earlier than expected.The province's newest police force is expected to be ...

Dec 15, 2024

Impaired driving charge in Kennedy case stayed due to delays

The court case of a woman accused of hitting and killing a nine-year-old Saskatoon girl in a crosswalk has been stayed due to delays.Taylor Ashley Kennedy was charged with impaired driving causing dea...

Dec 13, 2024

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work...

Dec 13, 2024

Canada’s largest Cree-bilingual reflects on the legacy of Indian Residential Schools with its new name

After 10 months and 135 possible name suggestions, St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon will dawn a new name and that's reason to celebrate.The name selected is awsisak k-nmhtocik- St. Franc...

Dec 13, 2024

Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities

Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent I...

Dec 12, 2024

Marshals Service moves up operational timeline to coming summer

Following what it says is significant progress, the Saskatchewan Marshals Service is planning to be operational this summer, about one year sooner than they previously expected. SMS Chief Marshal Rob ...

Dec 12, 2024

Megan Gallagher’s parents prepare for ‘next chapter’ after killer sentenced

One chapter is over, but there are still many left in the book.That's how parents Brian and Debbie Gallagher characterized the second-degree murder conviction of 29-year-old Robert James Joseph Thomas...

Dec 12, 2024

Scott Moe’s approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll

After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings...

Dec 12, 2024

Sask. NDP bangs drum to eliminate PST from kids clothing this Christmas

Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is banging the drum for the Sask. Party to immediately and permanently remove Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing in time for Christmas."We've hear...

Dec 11, 2024