Saskatchewan

Indie pot shops seek cooperative wholesale, distribution

Some of Saskatchewan's private independent cannabis shops are forming a co-operative to thwart what they see as the challenges from the already dominant corporate sector in the new legal cannabis mark...

Oct 04, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Premier promotes trade in important Asian markets

Saskatchewan's premier will lead an 11-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea starting Oct. 7.Scott Moe will also stop in Hong Kong to meet with investors. A key focus of the mission will be promo...

Oct 04, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Flu shot shipments to be on time in Sask. despite supply shortage

After some uncertainty, Saskatchewan will not have delays or shortages in the delivery of influenza vaccines to the province.It was reported on Wednesday by the Public Health Agency of Canada that onl...

Oct 04, 2019 (file photo)

‘Let’s remember, he’s 19:’ Critical look at lengthy SJHL suspension

Just two days into the 2019-20 SJHL season, a blanket of criticism rocked the league when now former-Yorkton Terriers forward Greg Mulhall hit and injured Melville Millionaires goaltender Berk Berkeli...

Oct 04, 2019 (File photo/CJME News Staff)

Flu vaccine delays as season starts, manufacturing shortage to blame

WINNIPEG - It may be more difficult this year for Canadians wanting to get their flu shots due to delays in producing and distributing the vaccine.The federal government says some provincial flu vacci...

Oct 03, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

Transwest Air and West Wind Aviation make altimeter fix

Transwest Air and West Wind Aviation say they took immediate action to get an altimeter issue fixed with all their planes Tuesday. The company said it was part of a maintenance audit by Transport Cana...

Oct 02, 2019 A West Wind Aviation aircraft. (Westwindaviation.ca)

Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review

EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...

Oct 02, 2019

SGI distracts drivers to show the dangers

Distracted driving is one of the biggest problems on Saskatchewan's roads, and on Tuesday four local celebrities learned what being distracted behind the wheel can do, on the RCMP driving course.The r...

Oct 02, 2019 Pylons stuck under the vehicle after Tenille Lafontaine’s second run of a distracted driving course. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Saskatchewan woman enjoys big business success on Wall Street

A former Prince Albert resident recently enjoyed a big day at the New York Stock Exchange.Michelle Zatlyn and the company she co-founded, Cloudflare, recently launched an initial public stock offering...

Oct 01, 2019 Michelle Zatlyn rings the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 13 (Michelle Zatlyn/Twitter)

Sask. teachers to receive 24/7 mental health supports

The province's teachers and their families are getting access to 24/7 mental health support. That will include counselling, legal and financial consultation, work-life solutions and wellness. The teac...

Oct 01, 2019 (The Canadian Press)