Saskatchewan

Sask. Auditor says higher foreign ownership could artificially increase farmland prices.

REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.Tara Clemett, in her latest report, says the province needs...

Dec 03, 2024

'Share the Joy': Giving Tuesday kicks off donation effort for SK food banks including in Battlefords and ML

The seemingly never-ending need for the food bank has Erin Katerynych frustrated. "I've been here 20 years now, so I've seen some of these people grow up and have kids of their own and see the same th...

Dec 03, 2024

Fatal fire at Clearwater River Dene Nation claims two lives including teenage girl

Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a teenage girl was among two people killed as a result of a house fire at Clearwater River Dene Nation.Tuesday morning, at approximately 5:30 a.m., La Loche RCMP recei...

Dec 03, 2024

NLSD receives provincial award for Indigenization efforts

The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has been recognized for its work towards Indigenization within its organization. At the Saskatchewan School Boards Association's Fall Assembly banquet in Reg...

Dec 03, 2024

Auditor to release report on foreign-owned farmland, procuring hotels

REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial auditor is to release a report today outlining government programs and services that need improvement.Tara Clemett's report is to cover the regulation of foreign-own...

Dec 03, 2024

Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says a new framework for negotiations that Canada Post presented over the weekend moved closer to the union's position on some issues, but that it remains far from...

Dec 03, 2024

Battlefords Union Hospital opens doors to culturally inclusive palliative care

Healthcare workers in the Battlefords came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Palliative Door Decals by the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC) at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), ai...

Dec 02, 2024

$250K for ML Hospital Foundation following gala and memorial tree

The memory of a beloved Meadow Lake doctor shines on through the stars hanging off a memorial tree. The idea to start a tree fundraiser had been ruminating in Iris Lay's mind for a number of years. "T...

Dec 02, 2024

Melfort MLA Todd Goudy enjoys first week as Speaker

The MLA for the Melfort constituency is adjusting to his new role as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Todd Goudy was named to the position after being the only person to put his name forward. Goud...

Dec 02, 2024

Saskatchewan government to introduce affordability bill Monday

On Monday afternoon, the provincial government is expected to introduce the Saskatchewan Affordability Act.The act will make the necessary changes in legislation for the affordability measures Scott M...

Dec 02, 2024