Category Archives: Saskatchewan

'It all happened real fast': Prince Albert residents caught in Edmonton mall during lockdown
Prince Albert's Clifford McBeath will likely never forget his 45th birthday.That's because McBeath was at West Edmonton Mall Monday night with his family, when an announcement came over the loud speak...
Aug 22, 2023

Robinson completes 36-km swim between Missinipe and Stanley Mission
Nicole Robinson is calling a 36-kilometer swim between Missinipe and Stanley Mission one of the best days of her life. Robinson left the beach at Missinipe on Monday at 5:05 a.m. and arrived in Stanle...
Aug 22, 2023

Sask. firefighter training program resumes after pandemic pause
The program to train firefighters in Saskatchewan is back up and running after a two-year hiatus.The previous program was offered by Parkland College until it was placed on hold in 2021, largely due t...
Aug 22, 2023

Parental consent now required for Sask. sex ed, name changes
Saskatchewan is updating its policies on students changing names and pronouns in order to ensure parents provide consent.The announcement from Education Minister Dustin Duncan said as of Tuesday, scho...
Aug 22, 2023

Cattlemen see provincial funding as a start, but more needed
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association wants to do all it can to make sure ranching in the province doesn't dry up due to the drought being experienced in Saskatchewan.A lack of moisture in some are...
Aug 22, 2023

Microbiologist discusses new COVID variant detected in Saskatchewan
One of the latest variants of COVID-19 has been detected in Saskatchewan.The new variant is called EG.5. The latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program (CRISP) report issued by the Sask...
Aug 22, 2023

James Smith Cree Nation acknowledges those who helped after mass stabbings in 2022
Those who helped during last year's mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation were officially thanked by the entire community On Monday, Aug. 21.The public thank you directed to everyone who assist...
Aug 21, 2023

Young girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Dillon
Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed a six-year-old girl was the victim of a fatal collision in Dillon.On Saturday, at approximately 7:30 p.m., RCMP received a report of an injured pedestrian. The initial...
Aug 21, 2023

Eagle Feather News worries about Meta news ban affecting bottom line
Fewer shares, fewer likes and fewer views coming to the Eagle Feather News Facebook page is a cause for concern for the small newspaper's editor and co-owner.Bill C-18 requires Canada's online news pl...
Aug 21, 2023

Sask. offers $70M in support for drought-stricken livestock producers
The Government of Saskatchewan says help is on the way for ranchers and livestock producers devastated by drought conditions."Producers in some areas of the province are dealing with prolonged drought...
Aug 21, 2023