Saskatchewan

First Nations University of Canada Forms Relationship with South African School

Separated by over 15,000 kilometres and the Atlantic Ocean, two academic institutions on two different continents have formed a special connection.The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), on S...

Sep 17, 2025

RCMP release Weyburn highway shooting victim’s name, family want answers

Tanya Myers has been named as the 44 year-old woman fatally shot in the passenger seat of a Ford Explorer travelling on Highway 39 near Weyburn on Sept. 12. RCMP confirmed the autopsy results showed s...

Sep 17, 2025

Sask. farmers brace for tough decisions amid canola trade dispute

Codie Nagy isn't quite finished this year's harvest, but the uncertainty in the markets fueled by Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola already has him contemplating next year's crop rotation."If this li...

Sep 17, 2025

Keeping kids healthy through the school year

The school season is officially underway, and with that comes the challenge of keeping your kids and families healthy as children come together in the classroom and for after school activities. Dr. Kh...

Sep 17, 2025

MLA Cockrill: Saskatchewan sees national best employment rate

August was a month of job growth for Saskatchewan. The province added 16,100 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 per cent, while the national rate increased to 7.1 per cent. Saskatchew...

Sep 17, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.The Bank of Canada's policy r...

Sep 17, 2025

7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day

There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...

Sep 17, 2025

Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs

Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...

Sep 17, 2025

Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday

Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...

Sep 16, 2025

Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event

Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...

Sep 16, 2025