Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Saskatchewan minimum wage going up to $11.81/hour on Oct. 1

On the first day of October, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase by 36 cents to $11.81 an hour.

Jun 4, 2021 3:08 PM Read more >

June 4 local COVID-19 report: 2 new in Central East 1&2, 2 new in North East

New cases (June 4) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 0 17 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 2 22 Nipawin area (North East 1) 1 6 Melfort area (North East 2) 1 17 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 10 Vaccinations (June 4) Vaccin

Jun 4, 2021 2:27 PM Read more >

June 4 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 770,463 vaccines, 89 new cases, 111 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 770,463.

Jun 4, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Heat wave causes NB to see high water demand resulting in lower pressure

Due to the hot weather, the city is experiencing high water demand resulting in lower water pressure in some parts of the city. Some areas in the city are noticing lower than average water pressure.

Jun 4, 2021 12:31 PM Read more >

Unplanned power outage in parts of Humboldt

HUMBOLDT — SaskPower said it is dealing with some unplanned power outages in Humboldt.

Jun 4, 2021 12:21 PM Read more >

Urban municipalities changing association name back to SUMA

The organization representing Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities is returning to its old name. The Municipalities of Saskatchewan will soon be known again as the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).

Jun 4, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Mosaic to reopen Colonsay potash mine

COLONSAY — The Mosaic Colonsay potash mine will be reopening after being closed temporarily in August 2019 and indefinitely in January 2020.

Jun 4, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >

Fossil secret may shed light on the diversity of Earth’s first animals

A large group of iconic fossils widely believed to shed light on the early evolution of many of Earth’s animals and their communities may be hiding a secret. A group of scientists, led by Dr. Nic Minter and Dr.

Jun 4, 2021 7:51 AM Read more >

Get in on our Father’s Day Contest

Jun 3, 2021 10:15 PM Read more >

June 3 local COVID-19 report: 3 new cases in Central East 1&2, 7 in North East

New cases (June 3) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 1 18 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 2 22 Nipawin area (North East 1) 1 5 Melfort area (North East 2) 0 17 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 6 10 Vaccinations (June 3) Vaccin

Jun 3, 2021 7:11 PM Read more >