Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Turpel-Lafond stripped of honorary degree over claims of Indigenous heritage
The University of Regina says it has rescinded the honorary doctor of laws degree it awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond in 2003 as she faces questions about her Indigenous heritage. The University wa...
Feb 15, 2023

Inquests into James Smith killings tentatively set for January 2024
The Saskatchewan Coroners Service's inquests into the 11 deaths on the James Smith Cree Nation have tentatively been scheduled for next January.The killings took place on Sept. 4, when Myles Sanderson...
Feb 15, 2023

SARM joins calls for better RCMP communication
The lack of communication between the RCMP and communities east of Round Lake last week is a big concern for the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM).Ray Orb, the president of SARM,...
Feb 15, 2023

Nutrien CEO says Ukraine invasion bringing new attention to Sask.
It's been almost a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves across the world.The ongoing war has caused disruptions in the agriculture sector, as Ukraine is a global leader in both w...
Feb 14, 2023

Free legal advice on sexual harassment receives positive and negative feedback
An offer of free legal advice to those who experienced sexual harassment in the workplace has been met with positive reviews, but unfortunately, some negative comments have also been fired its way.The...
Feb 14, 2023

Group looking to get Métis harvesting rights recognized by province around P.A. and Batoche
A group of Mtis people from around Prince Albert and Batoche areas are calling on the provincial government to recognize their harvesting rights in the area.Currently, Mtis people can receive fines fo...
Feb 14, 2023

Orano Canada gifting $1 million to encourage more women to enrol in trades and technology training
It's a big boost for women in northern Saskatchewan looking for a career in the trades and technology.To bolster the future for women in technical trades, uranium producer Orano Canada is gifting $1 m...
Feb 14, 2023

Ice roads in Far North open to traffic
The Wollaston Lake and Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac ice roads are now open. "The Ministry of Highways is committed to safety," Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill stated in a press release issued Tuesday...
Feb 14, 2023

Premiers agree to accept new federal health-care funding offer
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the premiers have agreed to accept the health-care funding deal offered to them by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, although they say it is far less than they wan...
Feb 13, 2023

Moe expects provinces to accept health-care offer even if it doesn’t meet expectations
After the long-awaited health-care meeting in Ottawa last Tuesday, the federal government proposed a $196-billion health-care deal to help provinces fund their health-care systems.The provinces origin...
Feb 13, 2023