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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dates have officially been set for the binding arbitration proceedings between the Saskatchewan’s Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. The arbitration hearing will take place Dec. 16 to 20 in Saskatoon. According to the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF), during the …
Read More »Calgary hailstorm forces cancellation of Saskatchewan flights
Earlier this week, the Calgary airport fell victim to a massive hailstorm that had some terrible effects for people across the Prairies. The storm grounded planes and created a wave of cancellations, and with Calgary being the connecting hub for many flights to and from Saskatchewan, the province’s airports are …
Read More »Saskatchewan MP blames federal government for crime, homelessness and addiction problems
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatoon West MP Brad Redekopp has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blaming his government’s policies for issues like crime, homelessness and addiction but a local professor says he is shifting blame to the wrong people. Redekopp says he hears …
Read More »Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: August 2024
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Summertime is officially here and with it comes weekends at the lake, hikes in the forest and days by the pool. We want to see the wonderful photos you capture from all over the province. Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina …
Read More »New pilot training program announced for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new commercial pilot training program was announced Thursday for northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities. The Dziret’ái Pilot Training Program is being funded by both the Saskatchewan government and the federal government. Together they are providing over $1 million to the Ya’thi Néné …
Read More »Last year’s drought impacts this year’s berry season in Saskatchewan – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The u-pick season at the Berry Barn in Saskatoon wrapped up last week, after a late start due to this spring’s cool, rainy weather. Co-owner Grant Erlandson said the amount of saskatoon berries this year was a bit below average, but on …
Read More »New provincial deal with motels secures rooms for vulnerable people in Saskatchewan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan government has secured a group rate on hotel rooms as part of a one-year commitment to help support vulnerable people in the province. The government is prepared to spend up to $1.25 million. “(That) is the maximum amount that would …
Read More »PlayNow users in B.C., Manitoba and Saskatchewan urged to change passwords
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The B.C. Lottery Corporation is urging people who use its online gaming platform to change their passwords amid cybersecurity concerns. The Crown corporation issued the appeal after malicious actors targeted its PlayNow.com website with an attempt to use passwords stolen from other …
Read More »Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan
Environment and Climate Change Canada warned of heat and smoke throughout most of Saskatchewan Sunday. Air quality advisories issued by Environment Canada point to numerous wildfires burning in western Canada as the reason for the advisories. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs …
Read More »In Photos: Funnel clouds and stormy skies seen across Saskatchewan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Large parts of Saskatchewan were under a tornado watch Sunday afternoon, with Environment Canada issuing warnings to communities like Watrous, Prince Albert and Lloydminster. Residents submitted photos of Saskatchewan’s living skies, with a few funnel clouds spotted across the province. Please email …
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