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VLT commissions temporarily increasing

VLT commissions temporarily increasing

Submitted The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is temporarily increasing video lottery terminal commissions paid to bars and restaurants across the province effective July 6.
Fiddler walking from La Ronge to Regina to protest suicide prevention bill rejection

Fiddler walking from La Ronge to Regina to protest suicide prevention bill rejection

Métis fiddler Tristen Durocher is walking from La Ronge to Regina to protest the government’s refusal to pass a suicide prevention bill.
Wild thunderstorm causes damages in Weyburn area

Wild thunderstorm causes damages in Weyburn area

Homeowners, fire fighters, SaskPower and City of Weyburn crews were all busy late on Friday evening on into Saturday cleaning up damages from a heavy thunderstorm late Friday.
Caution urged as four unlinked COVID-19 cases detected in Prince Albert area

Caution urged as four unlinked COVID-19 cases detected in Prince Albert area

Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab sent out a warning to the Prince Albert area during the province's COVID-19 press availability on Friday.
Province allows motorized wheelchairs for disabled hunters

Province allows motorized wheelchairs for disabled hunters

It’s a small bullet point in a list of ten items from a March 25 provincial order in council, but the regulatory change will make a big difference for Bobbie Cherepuschak, an avid hunter who was born with spina bifida.
Maidstone RCMP search for individuals responsible for shots fired at vehicle

Maidstone RCMP search for individuals responsible for shots fired at vehicle

On July 3, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Maidstone RCMP responded to the report of shots fired at a vehicle leaving a lone gas station on Highway 17 north of Lloydminster, Alta. There were no injuries.
Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

People in small Vancouver Island communities are worried that American tourists are flouting border restrictions and could spread COVID-19.
Caution urged as four unlinked COVID-19 cases detected in P.A. area

Caution urged as four unlinked COVID-19 cases detected in P.A. area

Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab sent out a warning to the Prince Albert area during the province's COVID-19 press availability on Friday.

Walking With Our Angels: Saskatchewan’s Indigenous Suicide Crisis

The suicide rate in Indigenous communities has reached epidemic proportions and a young Indigenous man from Saskatchewan is walking and fasting to promote awareness and effect change.
Judge approves Crown’s dangerous offender application against Cory Smockum

Judge approves Crown’s dangerous offender application against Cory Smockum

Warning: Some may find the details in this story disturbing A Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench Justice today approved the Crown’s application review to have Cory Smockum, 38, designated as a Dangerous Offender.
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