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Fitness facilities to re-open, but businesses have hurdles to clear
Local gyms and fitness centres have done what they can while being shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, offering video training and online classes, but owners are welcoming the opportunity to ope...
May 26, 2020
Local school division looking to cut energy costs
Prince Albert Catholic Schools are getting some help to go green.The division has been given $269,000 from the Climate Action Incentive Fund. The initiative is providing money to school divisions acro...
May 26, 2020
Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog says the estimated federal deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion with new measures rolled out in recent weeks. Budget offic...
May 26, 2020
Mental health and addictions shutdown could be learning opportunity: U of R prof
Services and programs across the Saskatchewan Health Authority had to be stopped or significantly slowed down because of COVID-19, either to follow the province's health orders or as part of the autho...
May 26, 2020
Saskatchewan legislature to resume sitting on June 15
The Saskatchewan legislature is to resume sitting June 15, nearly three months after its spring session was adjourned due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.In a joint media release Tuesday, the ...
May 26, 2020
Family mourns Ile-a-la-Crosse woman who died after COVID-19 diagnosis
A northern Saskatchewan community is mourning the death of a woman whom family members say lost her battle with COVID-19.Krystal Maurice expressed her grief about the passing of her mom, Nelda Maurice...
May 26, 2020
Moose Jaw sends symbols of support to the sky as Snowbirds return
A few short weeks ago the Snowbirds offered a symbol of inspiration from the sky.In the wake of tragedy, they returned to Moose Jaw on Monday to see symbols of public support from the ground."(The Sno...
May 26, 2020
Fate of two Canadians could be affected by Meng decision: former ambassador
VANCOUVER - A former ambassador to China says Wednesday's decision in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou could also determine the fate of two Canadians detained in China. David Mulr...
May 26, 2020
Diabetes Canada asks municipalities to keep bins free of garbage
Diabetes Canada issued an open letter to Canada's mayors and municipalities asking for their help to clear garbage and soiled textiles from their donation bins.In the letter, Diabetes Canada said "we ...
May 26, 2020
Meadow Lake City Council deliberate potential city projects
The province announced $150 million in funding from the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) earlier this month to help communities recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and stimulate the econ...
May 26, 2020