Saskatchewan

Two groups of protesters at Legislature

Two groups of protesters at Legislature

Oct 10, 2023 | 2:38pm
As the Legislature is called into session to pass the Sask Party government’s “gender and pronoun policy”, two groups of protesters set up shop across the parking lot from the house. Security and police erected road blocks and fences to keep people from getting close to the building, but that didn’t deter the protesters who […]
Protesters expected to greet MLA’s as they return to the Legislature.

Protesters expected to greet MLA’s as they return to the Legislature.

Oct 10, 2023 | 11:36am
A rally urging the Saskatchewan government to respect people’s rights is scheduled to take place outside the legislature before politicians return this afternoon. The Saskatchewan Party government is planning to introduce legislation and invoke the notwithstanding clause over its pronoun policy in schools. The legislation would prevent those under 16 from changing their names or […]
Oct. 9th Scoreboard

Oct. 9th Scoreboard

Oct 10, 2023 | 7:39am
SJHL (1)Melville Millionaires 3 Estevan Bruins 4 —– Saskatchewan Under-18 AA Hockey LeagueSask East Oilers 3 Regina Capitals 5 === Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League (1)Moose Jaw Warriors 0 Warman Wildcats 3 === WHL (2)Lethbridge Hurricanes 5 Edmonton Oil Kings 2Victoria Royals 9 Kelowna Rockets 7 === MLB Postseason (2)**National League Divisional Series**Philadelphia Phillies 4 Atlanta Braves […]
Saskatchewan legislature members prepare for fight over pronouns, Charter rights

Saskatchewan legislature members prepare for fight over pronouns, Charter rights

Oct 9, 2023 | 1:18pm
Saskatchewan politicians are heading back to legislature, preparing for a pronoun fight that some political observers say could alter the province’s electoral landscape.  The legislative assembly is set to resume Tuesday, with the Saskatchewan Party government planning to introduce legislation that would require children under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to change their names or […]
A Celebration of Life:  Friends, family and fans remember the great George Reed

A Celebration of Life: Friends, family and fans remember the great George Reed

Oct 6, 2023 | 2:45pm
“Hard working”, “professional”, “inspirational” “a legend”. Just some of the words spoken about the life and legacy of former Riders running back George Reed. A celebration of his life was held at the Viterra International Trade Centre in the REAL District. On the stage, some of Reed’s memorabilia including the Grey Cup were on display […]
Saskatchewan government spending $40M to address homeless crisis

Saskatchewan government spending $40M to address homeless crisis

Oct 6, 2023 | 10:47am
Saskatchewan is spending $40.2 million over the next two years in a plan intended to help people who are unhoused across the province.  The province says in a news release that 155 new supportive housing units are to be created in Regina and Saskatoon, which are also to have on-site supports.  The plan also includes 120 […]
Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%

Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%

Oct 6, 2023 | 10:10am
The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected last month, but with the gains driven by a seasonal spike in education employment and an increase in part-time work, economists say the job market is weaker than it looks. Statistics Canada released its September labour force survey Friday morning, which shows employment rose by 64,000 jobs. The unemployment rate continued […]
Undetected broken rail led to fiery  train derailment in Saskatchewan: report

Undetected broken rail led to fiery train derailment in Saskatchewan: report

Oct 5, 2023 | 4:11pm
A Transportation Safety Board of Canada report says an undetected broken rail led to a fiery train derailment in Saskatchewan in 2019 that spilled about 1.77 million litres of oil.  The Canadian Pacific Railway train, which had 101 cars mostly filled with oil, had been loaded in Alberta and was headed to Oklahoma.  Just after midnight, the train was travelling east […]

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