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More pre-election announcements from Sask Party ministers, NDP

Government announcements this week have focused on public safety, health and education while NDP focus is on affordability.

Sep 11, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Expanded scope announced for pharmacists in Saskatchewan

Pilot project coming where pharmacists can test and treat for strep throat and ear infections

Sep 11, 2024 12:39 PM Read more >

Suicide prevention initiative expands to NB and PA

$400,000 in funding announced as province recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day.

Sep 11, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Solidarity key to school cellphone bans

School administrators and parents need to support teachers.

Sep 10, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Two Battleford residents honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal

Among the recipients were Darcy Woolfitt and Tim Popp, who are both retired RCMP officers.

Sep 10, 2024 5:21 PM Read more >

SIRT investigating fatal officer-involved shooting on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation

One member of the RCMP's Emergency Response Team discharged a single round from a service firearm, striking the man.

Sep 10, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Makwa man sentenced to 10 years over death at Waterhen Lake

Jeremy Ernest, 36, died on Waterhen Lake First Nation on Nov. 12, 2022. Trevor Alexander has been sentenced.

Sep 10, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Provincial leaders react after incident of student set on fire

Minister Jeremy Cockrill relieved situation wasn’t worse than it was; NDP Leader Carla Beck calls for more school supports.

Sep 9, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >

Joint use elementary and high schools to go ahead in east Regina

New schools to be built in the Towns neighbourhood to accommodate bursting populations

Sep 9, 2024 5:48 PM Read more >

Battleford District Care Centre project moves to business-case phase

The business-case phase will prepare the project team to move into the pre-design and design of the new facility.

Sep 9, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >