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Saskatoon mother Tamara Hinz says her two kids have watched the same puppet show that thousands of other Saskatchewan children have seen over the last 17 years. The “I’m the Boss of Me” presentation for those ages eight to 11 tells the story of three friends, two of whom have …
Read More »Saskatchewan town remembers Humboldt Broncos bus crash 6 years later: memorial site
April 6 marks the sixth anniversary of a Saskatchewan tragedy that rocked the nation. In 2018, a semi-truck sped through a stop sign in rural Saskatchewan and hit the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. In total, 16 people died and 13 people were seriously injured. 6:55 Focus …
Read More »2021 Silton, Sask. train derailment caused by broken rail
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released the reason for a train derailment near Silton, Sask., in 2021. A train was hauling 200 freight cars loaded with potash south in October 2021 when 27 cars jumped off the tracks, crashing into a heap. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada …
Read More »Red Pheasant Cree Nation man headed to court for attempted murder
According to RCMP, Travis Wuttunee attacked a man on the First Nation and was arrested by police shortly after. News Source link
Read More »Saskatchewan water reservoir levels being kept higher in anticipation of lower runoff
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Well below normal water runoff is being seen in Saskatchewan as the Water Security Agency released its spring runoff report. The WSA said this is due to below average snow conditions and generally dry fall conditions. That being said, it was noted …
Read More »Sask. school lunch hour supervision to be disrupted as part of teacher job action
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Noon-hour supervision is being withdrawn for one day in schools across Saskatchewan on Thursday. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation said teachers will not be available to supervise students who are eating lunch at school or taking part in noon-hour activities, adding that the …
Read More »Deschambault Lake, Sask. man faces murder charge after assault victim dies: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP say a Deschambault Lake man is facing a second-degree murder charge. News Source link
Read More »Saskatchewan projects $250M deficit in mid year financial report, down $1.3B
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan government is forecasting a $250-million deficit this fiscal year due to higher expenses related to the summer drought. The mid-year financial report says the deficit puts Saskatchewan down $1.3 billion from budget, as the province had initially forecast a surplus …
Read More »WHL announces mandatory neck guard protection following Adam Johnson’s death
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced on Wednesday that neck guard protection is to be worn by all players following the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson. The former NHL player suffered a fatal slash to the neck during the second …
Read More »Sidewalk snow clearing expectations outlined in Saskatoon – Saskatoon
As the chilly weather rolls back into Saskatchewan, many Saskatoon residents will be expected to clear their sidewalks as the snow falls. Residential sidewalks are expected to be cleared by residents in Saskatoon within 48 hours after a snowfall. The city of Saskatoon says snow needs to be thrown onto …
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