Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Battleford local wins big on LOTTO MAX
The excitement and overwhelming feeling of winning a lottery jackpot is exactly what you'd expect, according to Jennifer Crain. The Battleford local won $1 million on the LOTTO MAX Aug. 16 draw."I che...
Aug 30, 2024
SIRT investigation initiated after police vehicle strikes pedestrian near Buffalo Narrows
A fatal crash involving a pedestrian who was struck by a police vehicle, is now the subject of an investigation by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT).The collision happened early T...
Aug 29, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP kicks off campaign with promises of no tax hikes
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan New Democrats have kicked off their election campaign promising to not hike taxes and to suspend the gas tax.Leader Carla Beck says people are struggling to afford ever...
Aug 29, 2024

Healthcare foundations partner to support college Sonography Program
Ultrasound technicians have been in high demand for 20 years throughout Saskatchewan, but a recent partnership between six hospital foundations will lead to a significant step in addressing the issue....
Aug 29, 2024
Saskatchewan forecasts deficit of $354M in first quarter report, up from budget
The Saskatchewan government is forecasting a bigger deficit this year than it previously predicted.The province's first-quarter financial report is projecting a deficit of $354 million this year, up f...
Aug 29, 2024
‘Incredibly difficult’: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Southend
For the second time in two weeks, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has ordered the evacuation of one of its communities due to a wildfire.An evacuation order for Southend was issued on Wednesday after...
Aug 29, 2024
The increasing popularity of Indigenous clothing and designs can get complicated
Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote, who creates unique ribbon skirts and star blankets says social media can be a double-edge sword for home-based artists like herself.From the Keeseekoose First Nation, she ofte...
Aug 29, 2024

FSIN and PAGC calling for end to taxation of First Nations
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) met Wednesday morning to announce their intentions to have First Nations people exempt from paying all ...
Aug 29, 2024

Employee at Wilkie care home accused of sexual abuse, assault against residents
A female staff member at a group care home in Wilkie is facing numerous charges after police investigated reports of physical and sexual assaults at the facility. Between January 2023 and February 202...
Aug 28, 2024
Co-op cyber attack still under investigation
The investigation into the cyber attack that hit Federated Co-operatives Limited back in June is wrapping up.It's been two months since the incident that led to empty grocery shelves and left Co-op Ca...
Aug 28, 2024