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A cat died of bird flu late last month in southeastern Saskatchewan and now the province is reminding owners how to keep their pets safe this spring. On the morning of April 20, the pet cat was said to be acting normally. Then, symptoms of the H5N1 strain of avian …
Read More »Sask. RCMP warn against impaired driving this long weekend
This Labour Day long weekend, RCMP urge motorists to make good choices in the hope that the summer holidays are the only thing coming to an end. This time four years ago, 17-year-old Alex Ollington had her whole life ahead of her. “She was a bright, young lady,” her mother …
Read More »Former St. Paul’s Hospital director appointed to Senate
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One of Canada’s newest senators hails from right here in Saskatchewan. Tracy Muggli received word of her appointment from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Aug. 17 and has jumped head-first into the role. “It’s a great honour that the Prime Minister and …
Read More »Sask. Polytechnic receives $7.5 million donation for new campus – Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a step closer to reaching its $100 million dollar goal to build a new centralized campus. The school received $7.5 million from Concorde Group of Companies founders and renowned philanthropists Irene Dubé and the late Leslie Dubé. The funding boost will go toward the “Time to Rise” …
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 …
Read More »Ag producers in Saskatchewan call for barn heating exemption to be implemented
Calls from Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers are ringing out after a bill that removed barn heating and cooling fuel from a list that exempts farm activities from carbon pricing was amended. Bill C-234, “An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act,” was amended in the wake of the Senate …
Read More »State of emergency declared in Peter Ballantyne First Nation after teen death
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday after the death of a 17-year-old in Deschambault Lake, Sask. The First Nation said the event underscores an escalation of violence in communities like Pelican Narrows and Deschambault Lake. “The loss of …
Read More »All In for Literacy Day has Saskatoon kids learning, reading and having fun – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Students from 20 different schools took to the streets of Saskatoon as part of the second annual All In for Literacy Day. Zeba Ahmad, CEO of Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation, said there were lots of activities and learning opportunities for kids. The …
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