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More progress should have been made in five years: Truth and Reconciliation commissioners

More progress should have been made in five years: Truth and Reconciliation commissioners

The three Truth and Reconciliation commissioners say the federal government hasn’t done enough to implement their report’s recommendations, five years after its release. A statement published on Dec. 15, 2020 and written by commissioners Sen.
Wilkie surprise leaves heart-warming impression

Wilkie surprise leaves heart-warming impression

There is no doubt we could all use a little uplifting this Christmas. Wilkie resident, Tina Drummond, was just the person to spread some Christmas cheer as she was enlisted by the North Pole for a community Christmas cheer project.
Dec. 20 COVID-19 update: three more deaths, 226 new cases

Dec. 20 COVID-19 update: three more deaths, 226 new cases

Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. All three deaths were reported in the Regina zone. Two were in the 80 plus age group and one was in the age group 70-79.
'Great conjunction' coming: Two largest planets will appear to merge into 'Christmas star'

'Great conjunction' coming: Two largest planets will appear to merge into 'Christmas star'

2020 has been a year like no other and that will continue as we get closer to Christmas. Skygazers are looking forward to a cosmic coincidence experts say hasn't been seen since medieval times. Just a few days before Christmas, on Dec.
Prairie necessity: Patent index documents history of Sask. invention

Prairie necessity: Patent index documents history of Sask. invention

Necessity is the mother of invention, so goes the oft-used cliché. Yet, the old adage proves true in Saskatchewan. Bitter cold, sweltering sun and winds strong enough to tear through sturdy brick churches — the climate here demands invention.
Dec. 19 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 252 new cases, 127 in hospital, 218 recoveries

Dec. 19 COVID-19 update: Eight deaths, 252 new cases, 127 in hospital, 218 recoveries

Eight residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One new death in the age group 50-59 was reported in the North Central zone. One new death in the age group 60-69 was reported in the North Central zone.
Wind warning for the Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg

Wind warning for the Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg

Saturday, Dec. 19, Environment Canada has issued a wind warning.
Top 10 weather stories of 2020

Top 10 weather stories of 2020

Here's a long read for you. But what interests Canadians more than weather?

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan rolls out broad range of pandemic support

The Métis Nation Government of Saskatchewan (MN–S) is rolling out emergency COVID-19 support for Métis communities and citizens in need.
'Hauntingly beautiful': Rural Sask.'s abandoned buildings captivate photographers

'Hauntingly beautiful': Rural Sask.'s abandoned buildings captivate photographers

Chris Attrell preserves what others leave behind.
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