Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Why a viral TikTok video struck a chord with Indigenous people

The smirk and chin nod as he looks into the camera within the first two seconds of the TikTok video were the first clues that lured Indigenous viewers in.

Oct 12, 2020 10:24 PM Read more >

Premier calls for increased vigilance in light of recent COVID-19 cases

Premier Scott Moe is urging increased vigilance in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the province.

Oct 12, 2020 2:44 PM Read more >

COVID-19 update: 48 new cases, 8 in hospital, 12 recoveries

There are 48 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 12, bringing the total to 2,140 cases.

Oct 12, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

CCS facility captured nearly 65,000 tonnes of CO2 in September

During the month of September, the carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station captured 64,855 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to information supplied by the Crown corporation.

Oct 12, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

Mason jars in short supply after pandemic summer

In B.C. and beyond

Oct 12, 2020 6:11 AM Read more >

Farmers shed light on silent fight against mental illness

Colin Millang’s life began crashing down around him in March 2005 when he lost his family farm.

Oct 11, 2020 10:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 deaths outstrip last two flu seasons in Saskatchewan

As the coronavirus pandemic surges in Canada and across the world, deaths in the last two flu seasons in Saskatchewan have been outstripped by COVID-19, according to government statistics. In the last flu season, Sept.

Oct 11, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

Can Canada stymie the Trump administration’s plan to open an Arctic refuge to oil drilling?

With the U.S.

Oct 11, 2020 4:34 PM Read more >

Shahab reminds people to be vigilant as case numbers rise

For the third consecutive day the province reported over 20 COVID-19 cases with 24 cases reported on Saturday. This follows 34 cases reported yesterday and 22 on Friday.

Oct 11, 2020 4:23 PM Read more >

Online-only poll puts Sask. Party support 22 points up on NDP

A Vancouver-based polling firm’s Sunday results show the Saskatchewan Party with a sizeable lead over the New Democratic Party among decided voters for the upcoming provincial election.

Oct 11, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >