Category Archives: Saskatchewan

When it comes to banning cellphones, the P.A. kids are not alright
Just a few days into the new school year and students at Saskatchewan's largest high school have already made up their minds about the province's ban on cellphones during class time:"It sucks," said G...
Sep 05, 2024

Battlefords students share thoughts on cellphone bans in school
A new provincial law, that restricts cell phone use in the classroom, is getting mixed reviews from high school students in the Battlefords area. The measures were introduced in Saskatchewan for the 2...
Sep 05, 2024
UPDATE: Grade 9 student set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate
Saskatoon Police Service "believes" a Grade 9 girl was set on fire and a male teacher tried to put out the flames on Thursday.Police confirmed a 15-year-old female was transported to hospital with wha...
Sep 05, 2024
Province invests $17.1 million to increase community safety
Saskatchewan announced a $17.1 million investment in a multi-ministry approach to create safe neighbourhoods with police force expansion, new officer training, and additional enforcement tools focused...
Sep 05, 2024
How are high rates and inflation affecting the Sask. housing market?
According to Robert Davis, Conexus vice president of treasury, the housing market is coming off a period of high rates coupled with an inflationary environment."Affordability in Saskatchewan and natio...
Sep 05, 2024

You aren't dreaming: Wasps more aggressive now than ever
You may have noticed over the course of the last few weeks that wasps have a larger presence in your yard or at the park, and it's a trend that's being noticed across the Prairies. Right now, wasps ar...
Sep 05, 2024
Sask. canola farmers angered with proposed Chinese sanctions
Saskatchewan canola farmers aren't happy with the latest announcement by China to launch an anti-dumping investigation on Canadian canola.China's government announced the proposed sanctions on canola ...
Sep 04, 2024

Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event
It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...
Sep 04, 2024

Man from Big River reported missing
A man has been reported missing from the Big River area, and the local RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding him.Wilfred Grant Mcadam, 52, was last seen near the Miami Gas Bar on Aug.13 at ...
Sep 04, 2024
Nelson Bird opens a new chapter in his journalism career
Former CTV News personality, Nelson Bird couldn't be happier with his new role as a community radio host, teacher and mentor at the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).Today marks the debut ep...
Sep 04, 2024