Saskatchewan

Suicide rate in northern girls 26 times higher, a part of psychiatric crisis

Indigenous girls in northern Saskatchewan take their own lives at 26 times the rate of their southern counterparts and they have been relying on services in Prince Albert, said Carla Beck of the NDP. ...

Aug 04, 2022

Feds investing $1.8M towards growing bioeconomy in ag sector

SARNIA, Ont. - An Ontario-based company is getting $1.8 million to help accelerate the growth of the bioeconomy in the agriculture sector.Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, a non-profit organization set...

Aug 03, 2022

Spiritwood store wins SK Inclusive Employer of 2022

A business in Spiritwood was recently honoured with the Saskatchewan Inclusive Employer Award.The team at Lake Country Co-op, led by Michael Sarrazin and Karon Abdai, were recognized for their commitm...

Aug 03, 2022

Drivers cash in on gas price showdown in Blaine Lake

It's been a painful summer at the gas pumps, but a few drivers in the province were lucky enough to find themselves caught in the middle of a gas war.The price showdown between the Gas Plus and Esso s...

Aug 03, 2022

Mistawasis and Muskeg Lake partnering on first Indigenous-led living lab in Canada

The first ever Indigenous-led living lab in Canada is happening west of Prince Albert.Mistawasis Nhiyawak and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation are overseeing 'The Bridge To Land Water Sky' project which aims t...

Aug 02, 2022

Rainfall warnings issued for parts of northern Saskatchewan

Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings Tuesday morning, covering several northern Saskatchewan communities.The warnings were put into effect for the areas around La Ronge, Prince Albert National ...

Aug 02, 2022

Saskatchewan’s chief firearms officer opposed to handgun freeze included in C-21

Bill C-21 is coming under criticism from across the country, including from Saskatchewan's chief firearms officer.The aim of the C-21 is to reduce gun violence on Canadian streets, and the federal bil...

Jul 31, 2022

UPDATED: Missing five-year-old boy found deceased

UPDATE: On Saturday afternoon, five-year-old Dawson Romeo was found dead in the same area where he was last seen on July 29. Hudson Bay RCMP said that the boy's death is not suspicious and that the fa...

Jul 30, 2022

'Why did it take so long?' Residential School survivor hears first-hand from Pope Francis

Thousands of residential school survivors have heard firsthand, the messages and apologies delivered by Pope Francis during his visit to Canada.Some of those who listened were from the Lac La Ronge In...

Jul 29, 2022

Six infants stillborn in Sask. syphilis outbreak

An increase in syphilis in parts of Saskatchewan has led to the still births of six babies according to the medical officer of health for Indigenous Services in Saskatchewan. Dr. Ibrahim Khan said on-...

Jul 29, 2022