Saskatchewan

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high. "With clearer signs that monetary policy is moderating spe...

Oct 25, 2023

Multiple Sask. communities receiving funding for water infrastructure projects

The Village of Zenon Park is one of nine communities in Saskatchewan getting funding to undertake a water infrastructure project.It's receiving over $80,000 from the federal government and roughly $67...

Oct 24, 2023

Shercom questions its future in Saskatchewan after tire recycling review

Without what Shercom Industries calls a "reasonable" contract offer this week, the Saskatoon-based tire recycler has "no future in the province."That's according to a statement from the Saskatoon comp...

Oct 24, 2023

Sask. man charged for possessing zebras without proper licence

The law is black and white for a Saskatchewan man facing charges related to the seizure of five zebras.Nicholas Hazell will appear in Indian Head Provincial Court on Nov. 7 on charges of importing, po...

Oct 24, 2023

Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement

A Federal Court judge has verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfunding of o...

Oct 24, 2023

Sask. teachers to vote on sanctions, possible job action

A vote by Saskatchewan teachers could have an effect on classrooms in the province.On Tuesday and Wednesday, teachers across the province are to vote on possible sanctions, which could result in job a...

Oct 24, 2023

P.A high school marks first stop for provincial shipment of feminine hygiene products

Over three million menstrual products will soon be handed out across the province.Laura Ross, Saskatchewan's Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, was in Prince Albert on Monday where she anno...

Oct 23, 2023

FNUniv holds Fall Convocation in Prince Albert

More than 100 students walked across the stage as they celebrated their recent graduation from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).Students from all campuses came together in Prince Albert...

Oct 23, 2023

Craig Dickenson out as Roughriders’ head coach

Craig Dickenson will not return as head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL team announced Monday that it won't renew Dickenson's contract after it expires at the end of this season.The Sask...

Oct 23, 2023

Special Weather Statements in effect as a shot of winter approaches

Brace yourself, as a dose of winter is making its way to many parts of Saskatchewan this week.Roughly half the province from the U.S. border to as far north as Meadow Lake and Waterhen Lake are under ...

Oct 23, 2023