Author Archives:
Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north
SAGUENAY, Que. - Quebec's justice minister is blaming the provincial court for procedural delays that have led to scores of criminal cases being dropped in the province's north. Simon Jolin-Barrette w...
Sep 07, 2023
Students from Melfort learn first-hand the importance of safety at work
With a quarter of workplace injuries affecting youth and young adults in Saskatchewan, one group wants to raise awareness on preventing these damaging injuries.The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Ass...
Sep 07, 2023
New Battleford CAO shares why he's excited to start work
The new CAO for the Town of Battleford said he's ready for the next chapter in his career and is happy to be working in his home community.Landon Chambers started the new role on Sept. 1 after serving...
Sep 07, 2023
Nipawin Hawks extend contract of Kozun
The Nipawin Hawks have extended the contract of Tad Kozun.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club made the announcement on Wednesday, a day ahead of the team kicking off training camp for th...
Sep 07, 2023
New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate
EDMONTON - A renewable energy group says new requirements for wind and solar projects create further problems for a booming industry that government policy has already slowed. On Wednesday, the Albert...
Sep 07, 2023
Five things to know ahead of Canada's FIBA World Cup semifinal matchup versus Serbia
Canada has gone head up with some of FIBA's best at the World Cup but faces its biggest test yet in sixth-ranked Serbia on Friday. Here are five things to know ahead of Canada's semifinal game: Histor...
Sep 07, 2023
Province provides funds to purchase emergency shelter for North Battleford
A new property has been purchased to house an emergency shelter in North Battleford.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services announced Wednesday that they will provide $219,000 to help the Battlefor...
Sep 07, 2023
Federal prediction says parts of Canada could see wildfires through winter
OTTAWA - The latest federal government forecast says Canada's already unprecedented 2023 wildfire season could continue late into the fall or winter. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wil...
Sep 07, 2023
Trapped US explorer thanks authorities for saving his life in emotional video from Turkish cave
ISTANBUL (AP) - In his first emotional video deep down a Turkish cave, a trapped U.S. explorer has thanked authorities for saving his life. "I was very close to the edge," said Mark Dickey in the vide...
Sep 07, 2023
Trapped US explorer thanks authorities for saving his life in emotional video from Turkish cave
ISTANBUL (AP) - In his first emotional video deep down a Turkish cave, a trapped U.S. explorer has thanked authorities for saving his life. "I was very close to the edge," said Mark Dickey in the vide...
Sep 07, 2023