Saskatchewan

RCMP encourage parents to be cautious about back to school photos

With children heading back to school, social media feeds are about to be flooded with pictures from proud and excited parents.But before clicking on the publish button, Saskatchewan RCMP are encouragi...

Sep 02, 2023

Drought, not smoke, stressing out Saskatchewan trees

With the season of autumn and back to school arriving, a certain amount of stress and browning leaves on the ground is to be expected.However, trees shouldn't be shedding their leaves as early as they...

Sep 02, 2023

'It will be a day that none of us ever forget': First responders reflect on mass stabbings at JSCN and Weldon

*Warning: The following story contains graphic content.As the one-year mark approaches since the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby Village of Weldon, one can only imagine what t...

Sep 01, 2023

Lac La Ronge Food Bank in dire need of volunteers

The Lac La Ronge Food Bank is searching for volunteers who are dedicated, reliable and have a passion for helping those in need. "The food bank has been in the tri-community for over 20 years, and we ...

Sep 01, 2023

Saskatchewan LGBTQ group files legal action over government pronoun rules at school

A community organization representing LGBTQ people in Regina has filed legal action against the Saskatchewan government over a pronoun policy affecting children at school.The UR Pride Centre for Sexua...

Sep 01, 2023

Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

Canadians planning to hit the road for the last long weekend of summer can expect to pay more for gasoline than they did last Labour Day.The national average gasoline price as of Friday was $1.67 cent...

Sep 01, 2023

'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice

There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...

Aug 31, 2023

International Overdose Awareness Day observed in La Ronge

Overdose and addiction touch the lives of many people, but others still don't understand the issue and there are not enough resources to help.Those are the words of Leanne Anderson, who was the tribut...

Aug 31, 2023

Overdose awareness advocates hope to end stigma, humanize victims

Ending the stigma around overdoses and the people it impacts; that is the central message that paramedics and doctors are hoping to communicate on International Overdose Awareness Day.International Ov...

Aug 31, 2023

Harvesting hits one-third mark in Saskatchewan

One-third of Saskatchewan's crops have now been harvested.That's according to the province's weekly crop report which noted this is above the five-year average of 23 per cent and the 10-year average o...

Aug 31, 2023