Saskatchewan

Sask. residents split on $500 affordability payments

There are a lot of different reactions to the $500 payments coming to Saskatchewan residents this fall.On Monday, Premier Scott Moe announced the payments, which are aimed to make life more affordable...

Aug 24, 2022

Gov’t backtracks on some PST charges as part of four-point plan

A reversal of fortunes for Saskatchewan has led to the reversal of a plan by the provincial government.Thanks to resource revenue more than $1.5 billion higher than was expected when the budget was re...

Aug 23, 2022

Saskatchewan sees $1-billion surplus due to strong resource revenue

High resource prices have brought a boost to Saskatchewan's revenues, resulting in a surplus budget and allowing for reduction of the provincial debt as well as relief measures for residents strugglin...

Aug 23, 2022

Sask. accusing federal employees of trespassing to get water samples

The Saskatchewan government has questions for the federal government about water samples.A letter to federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Jeremy Cockrill - Saskatchewan's minister responsib...

Aug 22, 2022

Saskatchewan residents getting $500 ‘affordability cheque’ this fall

With prices still on the rise in Saskatchewan, the provincial government is now ready to provide financial help to its residents.In a video posted on social media Monday, Premier Scott Moe announced t...

Aug 22, 2022

La Ronge Petroleum, local couple raise $100,000 for children's hospital foundation

Efforts from La Ronge Petroleum, as well as residents Denis and Lynda Renaud, have resulted in more than $100,000 in donations to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF).The fundraiser...

Aug 22, 2022

Young nurse logs nearly 300 hours in one month at Sask. hospital

When Jacelyn Wingerter graduated from nursing school and started working in January, she expected she'd work a lot of hours and be tired.She didn't think she'd be logging nearly 300 hours in one month...

Aug 22, 2022

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert in northern Sask.

Dry hot weather is leading to more wildfires and some hazy skies in Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued air quality statements over the weekend and continued them Monday for Lloydminster, Battlefor...

Aug 22, 2022

Teachers facing abuse allegations won’t be back in classrooms this fall

The teachers named in a class-action lawsuit alleging serious abuse will not be in classrooms this fall.The teaching certificates of staff from Legacy Christian Academy (formerly known as Christian Ce...

Aug 19, 2022

COVID on the rise in Saskatchewan as ministry reports rise in case positivity

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is reporting increases in COVID-related hospitalizations and positive tests over the last month.In a comparison with the previous COVID-19 Integrated Epidemiology S...

Aug 18, 2022