Saskatchewan

U of S prof predicts wild pigs will show up in Sask. cities

The death of a woman who was killed by wild pigs in Texas should be a warning for Saskatchewan residents.That's the word from University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook, who spent a decade track...

Nov 28, 2019 A mature adult wild pig in Saskatchewan. (Klint Brownridge)

Saskatchewan chief disappointed at lack of long-term help to stop suicides

REGINA - The chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation says he is disappointed at the lack of long-term help from the provincial and federal governments to deal with what he says&nb...

Nov 28, 2019 (Submitted photo/The Canadian Press)

Stabbed, headbutted, feces thrown; CUPE reports violence in Sask schools

Schools are a place to learn and grow, but they can also be violent for education support workers in Saskatchewan.CUPE did a confidential survey involving more than 1,000 education support workers, hi...

Nov 27, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Premier speaks to business leaders at Agribition

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed business leaders, politicians and others at the Food, Fuel and Free Trade breakfast at Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).Moe discussed pressing issues includin...

Nov 26, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Suicide among youth appears to be spreading among Meadow Lake First Nations

The suicide crisis at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is not only deepening, but spreading. The band's CEO Barry Chalifoux said since the suicide death on Nov. 22, five more youth are in the hospital a...

Nov 26, 2019 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Teamsters say they have reached a tentative deal with CN, work set to resume

MONTREAL - Teamsters Canada says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. to renew the collective agreement for over 3,000 conductors, trainpersons and yard workers. The...

Nov 26, 2019

Long-time CTV camera operator retires

After more than 44 years, long-time CTV cameraman Gord Barnett has unloaded his video gear for the last time.Barnett is now preparing for his next assignment - retirement."I'm going to miss the people...

Nov 26, 2019 After a career spanning nearly 45 years, longtime CTV cameraman Gord Barnett has retired. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)

Saturday topped the temps across the region

If you didn't get out and about on Saturday you might want to kick yourself because another warm day like that likely won't show up until the spring.Several daily temperature records were set across t...

Nov 25, 2019 (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Agriculture Roundup for Monday November 25, 2019

Canadian Western Agribition opens this morning with a long-standing tradition.Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit has been given the honour of Burning the Brand which kicks off the six-day e...

Nov 25, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Regina’s Neufeld savouring Grey Cup berth with Bombers

About a year ago at this time, Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld wanted nothing to do with the Grey Cup game in Edmonton.His Bombers had just lost to the Calgary Stampeders in th...

Nov 24, 2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld celebrates a play during CFL action. (CFL.ca website)