Pandemic cuts into SaskGaming bottom line
The 2020-21 reporting year was one of difficulty and adversity for SaskGaming, with Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw remaining temporarily closed for approximately seven months due to COVID-19. This resulted…
48% of Sask residents age 12+ fully vaccinated
An additional 8,814 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,225,186. The additional 8,814 doses of COVID-19…
Rylan Wiens qualifies for Olympics
Rylan Wiens, a 19-year-old diver from Pike Lake, will be representing Canada at the Tokyo Olympics. Wiens qualified for a berth with the Canadian Senior Men’s Diving team after placing…
Province offers free fishing for July 10 and 11 weekend
The 2021 summer free fishing weekend in the province takes place July 10 and 11. During free fishing weekend, Saskatchewan residents and visitors are invited to try the variety of…
Fire ban issued for Sask Crown lands and provincial parks
Due to hot, dry conditions and an extreme fire risk that covers most of the province, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown…
Roadside responders urge motorists to slow to 60
Blue Lights and Burgers event slated for Wednesday, July 7 at Martensville A&W; offers opportunity to talk to emergency responders A provincial law allowing tow trucks to display blue lights…
Blue-green algae poses threat to people and animals, says WSA
The Water Security Agency and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health are advising the public to avoid direct contact and intended or unintended consumption of any surface water where blue-green algae…
SHSAA presents awards
The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) held its 73rd annual meeting online, June 24, 2021. The SHSAA reviewed the 2020–21 school year at the meeting and recognized individuals for…
Langham woman faces fraud charges
A woman from Langham is facing fraud charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Unit. In December of 2019, a Canadian retail company became aware of…
Shattler re-signs with Saskatchewan Rush
Jeff Shattler, the Most Valuable Player in the Saskatchewan Rush’s run to the 2018 NLL Cup, has been signed to a new one-year contract, pending league approval. Rush General Manager…