Saskatchewan News
With summer in full swing, people are itching to get outdoors and have some fun.
A neat new business has popped up in the province that might be right up their alley.
It’s called Saskatchewan Aquatic Adventures.
It’s basically a giant inflatable playground on the water.
Co-owner Steph... Read more
The final stage of Phase 4 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan starts on July 6, including a resumption of performing arts and increased seating at restaurants.
People often assume that birding means you have to put a name on everything that flies into view. That may come later, with the help of binoculars, field guides and friends, but there is a lot of pleasure to be had simply from observing the common birds in your neighbourhood.
A Saskatchewan doctor is disputing accusations from the College of Physicians and Surgeons that he falsely advertised a Regina business as being able to treat cancer and overcharged a cancer patient for unproven treatments such as a detox bath and a salt chamber.
OTTAWA - Canada's sex work laws are creating undue harm and contribute to human rights violations during COVID-19, sex workers and human rights advocates say, which is why they're now pushing Ottawa to stop enforcing them.
Amnesty International Canada has joined a number of rights and sex work... Read more
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $25 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for the next draw on July 7 will grow to approximately $30 million.
The Canadian Press
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far:
Newfoundland and Labrador
On July 3, Newfoundland and Labrador joined the other ... Read more
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on July 4, 2020:
There are 105,091 confirmed cases in Canada.
_ Quebec: 55,682 confirmed (including 5,560 deaths, 25,158 resolved)
_ Ontario: 35,535 confirmed (including 2,682 deaths, 30,909 resolved)
_ Alberta: 8,259... Read more
Friday marked the end of the Saskatchewan's legislature sitting, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety signage and protective buoys are up, with the public being asked to “urgently avoid” the area.
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder after a man was shot on Thursday morning.
Residents in several communities across south central Saskatchewan are advised to take shelter immediately if they see threatening weather approaching.
A deadly start to July has prompted police and community groups to emphasize the need for more of a medication that can save those experiencing opioid overdoses.
Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner says there needs to be more education and awareness about privacy legislation for teachers and the federation that represents them.
Premier Scott Moe, who acknowledged there is systemic racism in Saskatchewan, denounced Brkich's remark and that ‘all lives matter’ is not a viewpoint of his party.
The Saskatchewan Rattlers rookie head coach is embracing the unique challenges that come with playing a condensed season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Pandemic data from the Institute for Investigative Journalism offers insight into the impact of the novel coronavirus on First Nations in northern Saskatchewan.
The war in Syria brought a temporary end to Mustafa Issa’s dreams. The now 22-year-old fled to Canada in 2016 after two shells hit his family’s house in 2013. Since then he has been paralyzed from the waist down.
The Saskatchewan Rattlers rookie head coach is embracing the unique challenges that come with playing a condensed season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An outgoing MLA has received criticism over his use of the phrase “All Lives Matter” in his departing remarks.
In the heat of a July Friday, the Saskatchewan legislative assembly finished its spring sitting, about three months after it started.
This sitting was a continuation of the sitting that had to be cut short in March because of the pandemic.
The house leaders negotiated and decided to bring everyone... Read more
It has been a stressful ordeal for the Pastoor family trying to bring their bison back to their farm.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks says it has seen over 9,800 reservations in less than a week since opening up the remaining campsite inventory at provincial parks.
A family near Dalmeny has spent the week searching for their 52 bison that escaped after they say someone cut one of their fences sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Saskatchewan MLAs turned their attention to the upcoming provincial election, as Friday marked the final day of the abbreviated spring legislative session.
Some areas of the province could see some thunderstorm activity tonight.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Moose Jaw, Pense, Central Butte, Craik, Assiniboia, Gravelbourg and Coronach.
Conditions are... Read more
Saskatchewan MLAs wrapped up an acrimonious legislative sitting on Friday, as hopes of economic recovery collided with fears of a hidden austerity agenda in a likely preview of the coming election campaign.... Read more
July 3 has movie theatres opening up in the province, and Landmark Cinemas Canada has a long list of new protocols in please.
Saskatchewan doctors and the official Opposition say they're disappointed the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has opted not to renew pandemic services contracts for physicians.... Read more
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
VANCOUVER - Businesses in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood honoured the provincial health officer on Friday with a sneak peek at a mural exhibition featuring her image.
Dr. Bonnie Henry visited the new Murals of Gratitude exhibition, which is organized in an alleyway by the area's... Read more
BERTHOUD, Colo. - Canadian Taylor Pendrith is in contention for his first Korn Ferry Tour victory with one round to go at the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes.
Pendrith, of Richmond Hill, Ont., fired a 5-under 67 on Friday to reach 11 under through three... Read more
Opening afternoon at the Cinescape Cineplex movie theatre on Eighth Street in Saskatoon was decidedly un-Hollywood; there were no huge lineups, no couples arguing about whether to see a romantic movie or an action flick, no children tugging at their parents’ pant legs, begging for candy and... Read more
Regina police are searching for a man accused of attempted murder following an early morning shooting on Thursday.... Read more
Two Regina women have met with Mayor Michael Fougere to discuss the possible removal of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Victoria Park.
CALGARY - The 2020 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge scheduled to take place in the fall has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday.
The annual, week-long tournament was set to open... Read more
The vast majority of Saskatchewan’s judges and justices are white. Anna McMillan reports on the value diversity brings to the judiciary and the communities it serves. Read more
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding visiting guidelines for people to visit their loved ones in hospitals, long-term care homes and other protected facilities starting as early as next week.... Read more
A historic Regina building is a bit closer to resuming its former glory after sitting empty for four years.... Read more
The novel coronavirus poses a heightened threat to Indigenous communities because of limited access to health-care services and socio-economic factors have made them more vulnerable.