The 2020 Snowarama fundraising campaign kicked off today (Fri) at Legacy Co-op in Yorkton, as a 2019 snowmobile is being raffled off. John Denesyk with Snowarama, says the sled was donated by a strong supporter of Camp easter seals. Ken Propp of Harvest Meats who is a strong supporter of Snowarama donated a 2019 Arctic […]
Nutritional experts are slamming Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer after he vowed to review the new Canada Food Guide if he wins the fall federal election. He says his party wants to ensure the guide reflects what “science tells us.” But the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation says Scheer’s comments were not backed up or founded by […]
Back to Batoche Days is celebrating its 49th year. The four-day event south of Prince Albert features Metis traditional activities, sporting events and entertainment. The Metis Nation Minister of Batoche says remembering the historical and cultural significance that brings Metis people together from across Western Canada is a happy and emotional experience. Sherry McLellan feels […]
The RCMP detailed items and places that may help bring Sheree Fertuck home to her family. Sheree was last seen leaving her family’s farmyard east of Kenaston in December 2015, and on June 25 her estranged husband Greg Fertuck was charged with first-degree murder and indignity to a human body. Corporal Rob King says they have searched in […]
The 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan was sworn in this morning (Thursday) in Regina. Russell Mirasty was introduced to his new position at Government House and takes over from Thomas Molloy, who died earlier this month. Premier Scott Moe, who was a part of the swearing-in ceremony, says this appointment is well deserved. Born and […]
Former Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart says he will seek re-election in next year’s provincial vote. Stewart stepped down from cabinet last August after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He says he finished chemotherapy about a month ago and feels better than he has in the last two years. The MLA for the Lumsden-Morse constituency […]
No Pikangikum wildfire evacuees will be leaving Regina today. The province said in an update today that with evacuees being housed is many communities, Ontario is dealing with some movement issues causing flight inconsistencies. Saskatchewan Public Safety spokesperson Duane McKay says that means just under 300 evacuees will continue to stay at the U of […]
One of four people arrested in connection with the death of a Yorkton man last summer has appeared in court again. A 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named due to his age, was in Yorkton this (THURS) morning, where he was remanded in custody, for a preliminary hearing, on September 19th, after pleading “not guilty” to Aggravated Assault […]
Recent rain is proving a mixed blessing for farmers in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Cory Jacob says the latest crop report shows crop development is progressing. On the negative side, the weather has seen crop loss due to flooding, and in some places even a lack of moisture.
2 people from the Pine Creek First Nation are among 12 Manitobans who will receive the Order of Manitoba today. Barbara Nepinak is a cultural awareness coordinator, while Charles Nepinak is dedicated to promoting cultural awareness in Canada. Both are on the Indigenous Advisory Committee of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The awards will be […]
