Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Freezing rain, heavy snow in forecast for parts of Saskatchewan
A period of freezing rain is expected to develop in the province's northwest Monday night creating icy conditions. Environment Canada issued a Freezing Rain Warning for an area that starts just south ...
Dec 02, 2024
Director of Humboldt bus crash survivor series shares connection to tragedy
A survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is at the centre of a new documentary series.The six-part series follows Ryan Straschnitzki as he works toward his goal of making Canada's Paralympic baske...
Dec 02, 2024
Saskatchewan Teachers Federation optimistic about provincial education commitment
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) saw many encouraging signs for education during Premier Scott Moe's Speech from the Throne on Nov. 25.During the address, Moe said not enough was being done ...
Dec 01, 2024

Vet loses appeal of cat declawing decision
A veterinarian who works at Lakeland Veterinary Hospital in North Battleford was not successful in appealing a decision by the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA) that bans cosmetic dec...
Nov 30, 2024

Maidstone photographer wins award from ExploreSask photo contest
A photographer from Maidstone has triumphed in one of the categories of Tourism Saskatchewan's 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest, standing out among 2,400 entries.Brenda Makin won the People and Places a...
Nov 30, 2024

Melfort doctor receives four month suspension after admitting to unprofessional conduct
A Melfort doctor has been suspended for four months after admitting to two charges of professional misconduct. The Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has suspended Dr. Robert Steffen be...
Nov 29, 2024

WSA issues reminder of ice thickness safety this winter
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding everyone to ensure the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on it. "Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness, and its strength can vary ...
Nov 29, 2024

Extreme cold grips central Saskatchewan, but relief is on the horizon
Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long.Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of ce...
Nov 29, 2024
Saskatchewan mid-year financials project $743M deficit, more than double from budget
The Saskatchewan government is projecting a deficit that's more than double from budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.The province's mid-year finan...
Nov 28, 2024

'A second chance': Meadow Lake shelter to launch program helping ex-offenders
Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. plans to become a hub for helping people with criminal records get a second chance in society."It's pointless to go to rehab; it's pointless to try to be ...
Nov 28, 2024