Saskatchewan

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality statements across Saskatchewan

A lot of Saskatchewan residents woke up under a blanket of smoke again Monday.Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for about two-thirds of the province, including Saskatoon, Humbol...

Jun 12, 2023

Melfort's CJVR radio brings home hardware from SCMA's

The 34th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) show took place this past weekend in Assiniboia and a radio station in the northeast took home a big honour.FM Country 105.1 CJVR in Melfort wo...

Jun 12, 2023

Person dies after drowning in North Saskatchewan River

One person is dead after drowning in the North Saskatchewan River on Saturday evening. At around 6:30, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a call for a water rescue in the river. Upon arriv...

Jun 11, 2023

‘It’s going to reduce cancer:’ Analyst praises warnings on cigarettes

Cigarettes are getting a new look that's aimed at reducing smoking.Health Canada is now requiring manufacturers to add warning labels to individual cigarettes in addition to existing warnings on packa...

Jun 11, 2023

Increasing international delegations as Saskatchewan sets sights on global markets

Saskatchewan politicians have rapidly increased international travel since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were loosened as Premier Scott Moe remains laser-focused on global markets.A Canadian Press an...

Jun 11, 2023

Student from Clearwater River claims bronze at National Science Fair

A grade 11 student from Clearwater River Dene Nation captured a spot on the podium at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton last month. Ava Haynes beat out over 330 other projects at the Fair to cl...

Jun 10, 2023

National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis

A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward.The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes, ...

Jun 09, 2023

Amber Alert cancelled as missing kids found safe

RCMP have cancelled an emergency alert from Friday morning involving two kids from North Battleford.Police have confirmed the children were found at a home on Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man F...

Jun 09, 2023

Renewal stickers coming for Saskatchewan health cards

Renewal stickers for Saskatchewan health cards are to be mailed out in the fall, so eHealth Saskatchewan is urging people to update their private information now.The current cards are to expire on Dec...

Jun 09, 2023

Provincial auditor calls for changes to boost Indigenous graduation rate

Saskatchewan Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has made recommendations to increase the Indigenous three-year graduation rate, which currently sits below 50 per cent. Clemett released a report on June 6...

Jun 09, 2023