Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Julie Payette tops Teddy Awards for government waste

Submitted The Canadian Taxpayers Federation Monday held its 23rd annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony in a special virtual presentation, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste uncovered in the past year.

Mar 15, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Vaccine bookings expand to 70+ province-wide, 50+ in Far North

Starting at 8 a.m.

Mar 14, 2021 1:47 PM Read more >

March 14 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 2,220 more vaccines, 98 new cases, 166 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 2,220 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 102,415.

Mar 14, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Study finds that people are more likely to buy misshapen foods labelled 'ugly'

Do you scrutinize the way your prospective produce looks? People don't reserve judgment on physical appearance to themselves and other people.

Mar 14, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

Headdress stolen 15 years ago found in dumpster and returned to Squamish Nation family

A headdress stolen from a display of Aboriginal regalia 15 years ago in Vancouver mysteriously wound up in a bin on the North Shore last week and has now made its way back to its original Squamish Nation custodians.

Mar 14, 2021 9:53 AM Read more >

Here are 11 things Canadians should expect when travel opens up again

Are you excited, apathetic or worried? A travel industry expert provides a detailed travel forecast for what’s to come: This week, some health officials have said we will likely live in a post-pandemic world by the summer--if things continue to go th

Mar 14, 2021 8:38 AM Read more >

COVID-19 Immunization expanded to ages 72-plus

COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility is being expanded. Starting March 14 at 8 a.m.

Mar 13, 2021 1:54 PM Read more >

March 13 COVID-19 update: One death, vaccines surpass 100,000, 153 new cases, 120 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, surpassing the 100,000 vaccination milestone and bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 100,195.

Mar 13, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

NDP blames government for job losses, despite pandemic’s impact

Statistics Canada’s release on March 12 of its February Labour Force Survey showed a drop of 23,000 jobs in Saskatchewan, a figure that had New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili and Small Business Critic Aleana Young crying foul.

Mar 13, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >

Judge hands Westside gang member stiff sentence

Two extremely powerful and moving RCMP Victim Impact Statements revealed what police deal with all too often as they combat dangerous street gang activity.

Mar 12, 2021 9:21 PM Read more >