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R.M. and Town of Nipawin lift fire bans
While the English Creek fire remains active, two nearby communities have lifted their respective fire bans.The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Nipawin and Town of Nipawin lifted their fire bans on Friday...
May 22, 2020

Art exhibition showcases teen talent
The Mann Art Gallery has announced the winners of the annual High School Juried Art Show. After initial concerns that the early closure of schools would separate artists from their materials and work,...
May 22, 2020

Grey Cup goers disappointed, but understanding of decision
In football-mad Saskatchewan, 2020 was set to be a banner year as the City of Regina would be hosting the Grey Cup for the fourth time in history.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the CFL and the Saska...
May 22, 2020

Lloydminster man and group of friends win $100K in Lotto Max Extra draw
It was an exciting day for a Lloydminster man and his group of friends when they found out they won $100,000 in the Lotto Max Extra Draw.Saskatchewan Lotteries announced this week Anthony Zeiser who p...
May 22, 2020

Perry's studio moves toward reopening while industry waits
LOS ANGELES - Tyler Perry is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But while Perry is looking to restart p...
May 22, 2020

COVID-19 could complicate preparations for hurricane season: meteorologist
HALIFAX - As the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned of another active hurricane season Friday, one of the country's top meteorologists said the COVID-19 pandemic could make it more difficult&n...
May 22, 2020

Sask. teachers ratify new collective bargaining agreement
Saskatchewan's teachers have ratified a new contract with the provincial government.In a media release Thursday evening, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation announced its members voted 85 per cent i...
May 22, 2020

The Spring League in U.S. interested in forming partnership with CFL
TORONTO - An American developmental football league wants to help CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie out. Brian Woods, the CEO of The Spring League, has approached Ambrosie about a partnership. Wood...
May 22, 2020

Big art, small package: Tiny plays offered to stage at home
NEW YORK - The task facing playwright Tito Livas was intense: Write a new play in a few days that could be read alone or aloud with friends. Don't worry if it's too crazy. Oh, and make it 10 minutes o...
May 22, 2020

Mays couldn't wait any longer for Cooke to open
Golf courses in Saskatchewan had to wait until May 15 to start their seasons during the novel coronavirus pandemic, which was already a long-enough wait. But those who prefer to swing their clubs at C...
May 22, 2020