Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Keeping people working: Buscholl running for PCs in Humboldt-Watrous

HUMBOLDT-WATROUS — Rose Buscholl said if she is elected as MLA for Humboldt-Watrous, her focus would be on job sustainability, funding for mental health, funding for drug rehabilitation, and removing PST on children’s clothes.

Oct 21, 2020 9:47 AM Read more >

A chance for Sask. to broadcast into the world: Leson running for PCs in Carrot River Valley

CARROT RIVER VALLEY — Glen Leson said that if he is elected as MLA for Carrot River Valley constituency, his focuses would be on healthcare, education and the promotion of business.

Oct 21, 2020 8:46 AM Read more >

Focus on local economy, climate change: Ternier running for Greens in Humboldt-Watrous

HUMBOLDT-WATROUS — Jim Ternier said that if he is elected as MLA for Humboldt-Watrous, his focus would be on supporting the local economy, public transportation and moving away from fossil fuels.

Oct 21, 2020 8:38 AM Read more >

Manufacturers tax credit key to Progressive Conservative rural strategy

A manufacturers tax credit is a key point in developing Saskatchewan’s value-added industry, according to Progressive Conservative Party Leader Ken Grey. That’s a major part of their platform, especially for helping out rural Saskatchewan.

Oct 21, 2020 8:13 AM Read more >

Buffalo Party contests lawsuit over campaign bills

The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan’s interim leader says lawsuits against himself and another candidate over allegedly unpaid campaign bills are “frivolous and vexatious.” In legal action filed in Alberta provincial court in Calgary on Oct.

Oct 21, 2020 8:07 AM Read more >

Grant application for bridges gets go-ahead from Battleford council

The Town of Battleford discussed making an Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant application for the north portion of the old Battleford bridge at their meeting Monday night.

Oct 20, 2020 8:40 PM Read more >

Increased COVID-19 in Saskatoon: visitor limitations in place

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of escalating COVID-19 activity in Saskatoon and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, incl

Oct 20, 2020 8:23 PM Read more >

NDP leader talks about rural issues prior to the election

Saskatchewan New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili would bring back the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) and encourage solar power generation on farms as part of his party’s rural strategy.

Oct 20, 2020 7:13 PM Read more >

Seven new cases in Nipawin area on Oct. 20, 44 province wide

There are seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 in the Nipawin area, called the North East 1 subzone by the province, as of Oct. 20. That brings the total in the area up to 18 active cases.

Oct 20, 2020 4:25 PM Read more >

Three all-candidates forums to be hosted by Humboldt chamber

HUMBOLDT — Three opportunities are coming to find out more about the candidates running in the provincial and civic elections. The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce will host a provincial all-candidates forum on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

Oct 20, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >