Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Nadine Wilson resigns as Sask United leader
On Thursday, following the final session of the spring sitting of the legislature, Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson announced she was stepping down as leader of the Saskatchewan United Party.Wils...
May 16, 2024

Porcupine Plain mourning the loss of native son Darren Dutchyshen
A community in northeast Saskatchewan is paying tribute to a legend in the sports broadcasting industry.Longtime TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. He was ju...
May 16, 2024
Speaker Randy Weekes cuts up Sask. Party membership card
A long-serving MLA appears to be cutting ties with the Saskatchewan Party.Randy Weekes, who has served as Speaker of the House in the Legislative Assembly since 2020, shared a photo on social media la...
May 16, 2024

TSN anchor and former Sask. sportscaster Darren Dutchyshen dead at 57
A long-time sports broadcaster and proud Saskatchewan resident has died.Bell Media, the parent company of TSN announced Thursday morning the passing of anchor Darren Dutchyshen at the age of 57."Darre...
May 16, 2024

Last day of session looms for MLAs not running in upcoming election
With the next provincial election just months away, some MLAs will be taking their seats in the assembly for the final time on Thursday.Some have chosen not to go back. Thirteen Saskatchewan Party MLA...
May 16, 2024

Number of AMEs at La Ronge Tanker Base dropping
A retired aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) is concerned about the lack of people entering the trade. Shaune Lapworth, who became an AME in 1986 and spent nearly 34 years employed at La Ronge's Tank...
May 15, 2024
Dispute with teachers could hurt government in fall election, professor says
Negotiations between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation resume this week, but it could be some time before the contract dispute is settled.A political science professo...
May 15, 2024

'I just can't believe it': Rebecca Strong overwhelmed with joy after winning Canada's Got Talent
In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she...
May 15, 2024
Teachers begin voting on extending STF mandate as contract dispute drags on
It's another decision day for Saskatchewan teachers as they continue to fight with the province.On Wednesday and Thursday, members of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation will vote on whether to give...
May 15, 2024
‘We had a real good inkling’: Farmer finds space junk in field near Ituna
A Saskatchewan farmer is experiencing a situation that happens once in a blue moon.Barry Sawchuk farms near Ituna, northeast of Regina, along with his three sons.Near the end of April, Sawchuk and his...
May 15, 2024