Saskatchewan

WSA’s spring runoff update warns of potential drought-like conditions

The Water Security Agency is again saying that drought-like conditions could be prevalent in Saskatchewan in 2024.The agency issued an update to its spring runoff forecast Friday, which suggested many...

Apr 12, 2024

Saskatchewan teachers to lift sanctions as sides prepare to resume talks

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is set to remove sanctions as talks with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) are poised to resume next week.The Teachers' Federation (STF) announce...

Apr 12, 2024

Northern communities bracing for forest fire conditions as snow melts

Almost a year after people were forced to evacuate Buffalo Narrows because of wildfires, the community's mayor is feeling confident it will be in a better situation this year when it comes to dealing ...

Apr 12, 2024

Sask. advocates hope proposed Red Dress Alert becomes reality

It could mean the difference between life and death for Indigenous women across Canada and advocates in Saskatchewan are praying it happens. Last week, a Manitoba MP called for the creation of an Aler...

Apr 11, 2024

School board chair or Sask. Party MLA – union says choose

A two-page letter recently posted to the website of the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division is drawing some ire from the union that represents support staff in the division. Kent Peterson, president o...

Apr 11, 2024

Indigenous Services Canada confirms plans to publically release FSIN forensic audit report

Three weeks since news was leaked that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) was planning to conduct a financial audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), there's some additional info...

Apr 11, 2024

Support for STARS soars through radiothon

Donations are still coming in, but the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon for STARS Air Ambulance in Saskatchewan appears to have been a success with more than $430,000 raised.Over the last two days, ...

Apr 10, 2024

More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

Apr 10, 2024

New podcast empowers communities to contribute to global climate action

A new podcast is inviting listeners from all walks of life to join in a transformative journey empowering them to bring dialogue to their communities and contribute to global climate action.The podcas...

Apr 10, 2024

Sask. Realtors Association calls Saskatoon a ‘tense market’

As home sales in Saskatoon heat up this spring, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association said it's a "tense market" right now, and it's not expected to let up anytime soon."I say tense because...

Apr 10, 2024