Saskatchewan

Shahab encourages vaccination as he accepts Distinguished Canadian Award

As Dr. Saqib Shahab stood in front of a group at Darke Hall in Regina, accepting the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Regina for him and his team, he talked about how he didn't feel...

Oct 10, 2022

Lost cat makes an improbable return home, three years later

The cat came back, but it wasn't the very next day.In fact, it took more than three years for a lost cat to make its way back to one Saskatoon woman.When the feline was wandering around a couple's yar...

Oct 09, 2022

Hockey Saskatchewan releases statement on Hockey Canada

On Friday, the board of directors of Hockey Saskatchewan issued a statement on Hockey Canada regarding the ongoing investigations of sexual assault involving members from the 2018 World Junior team.Ho...

Oct 08, 2022

Moe teases white paper and legislation on provincial-federal jurisdiction

On Friday morning, Saskatchewan's premier teased an announcement coming after the long weekend about federal and provincial jurisdiction.Speaking on Gormley, Scott Moe said a white paper will be relea...

Oct 07, 2022

RCMP says Myles Sanderson killed his brother during rampage

The investigation into the mass stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon on Sept. 4 has determined one of the suspects killed the other.During a media conference Thursday, Assistant Comm...

Oct 06, 2022

'Starting to heal': Victim of Saskatchewan mass stabbing wakes in hospital a widow

Joyce and Earl Burns were childhood sweethearts. They grew up together on James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, first as neighbours, then as husband and wife. "It was childhood love," said Victor S...

Oct 06, 2022

‘It’s disheartening:’ Gas prices creep higher as long weekend approaches

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the price of gas is rising as fuel gauges are falling.On Wednesday, gas prices at some Saskatoon stations were at $1.75.7 per litre, while drivers in Regina were paying ...

Oct 06, 2022

Buffalo River Dene Nation re-issues state of emergency

Buffalo River Den Nation has re-issued a State of Emergency in response to an escalating problem of gang violence and drugs on the First Nation, and is looking for support to deal with the problem. Du...

Oct 05, 2022

James Smith Cree Nation has newest millionaire after lottery ticket sold in Melfort

James Smith Cree Nation has a new millionaire in its community. Rollins Head won a Maxmillions prize from the Sept. 23 Lotto Max draw after purchasing his ticket that afternoon from the Prairie North ...

Oct 05, 2022

Prairie kids dropped more physical activity during COVID pandemic

Like many people, kids stopped moving around as much during the COVID-19 pandemic and got a lot more screen time - and it appears it may have been worse for kids on the prairies.ParticipAction put out...

Oct 05, 2022