Saskatchewan

New U of S course will allow pharmacists to prescribe for chronic conditions

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $137,000 to the University of Saskatchewan's College of Pharmacy and Nutrition for a new training program.The announcement of the advanced pharmacy training...

Apr 03, 2024

Water Security Agency says reservoirs in southwest Sask. likely won’t fill up

Most of Saskatchewan's reservoirs are brimming with water - or will be - when summer arrives.However, the Water Security Agency (WSA) said in an update Wednesday that six of 45 major reservoirs in the...

Apr 03, 2024

Sask. hospitality industry gets boost to find workers

In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...

Apr 03, 2024

Former Roughrider CEO Jim Hopson dead at 73

Jim Hopson, who helped turn the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the CFL's flagship franchise, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.He was 73.Hopson was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in April of...

Apr 03, 2024

Calgary gang leader gets 6.5 years for trafficking woman from N. Battleford

An unnamed woman from North Battleford is one of several people victimized by a human trafficker in Calgary. The woman, who was identified as SS in court documents, was homeless and addicted to drugs ...

Apr 02, 2024

Law allowing homemade beer, wine to be served at special occasions takes effect

Starting Tuesday, people hosting weddings, family gatherings and other events that require a special occasion permit in Saskatchewan can legally serve homemade wine and beer to their guests."This is g...

Apr 02, 2024

STF waiting for language clarification on MOU from Ministry of Education

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte is waiting for clarification on language used in a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before scheduling any dates to resume bargain...

Apr 02, 2024

Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers’ federation ‘not an April Fool’s joke’

Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract."There is a good possibility of us m...

Apr 01, 2024

SCMA announces 2024 nominees

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) has announced nominees for the 2024 SCMA Awards in Lloydminster, SK. Leading the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total including '...

Mar 31, 2024

Wolseley loses to Elliot Lake, Ont., in Kraft Hockeyville voting

Wolseley won't be Kraft's Hockeyville.The Saskatchewan community was one of four finalists in the annual contest, but lost to Elliot Lake, Ont. in online voting that was conducted Friday and Saturday....

Mar 31, 2024