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‘Embarrassing,’ ‘infuriating’: NDP frustrated over lack of public health mandates
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili didn't pull any punches Friday when reacting to the provincial government's announcement an hour before."The premier of this province is choosing to allow Saskatchew...
Sep 10, 2021
SaskTel's Wireless Saskatchewan initiative complete
After several years of work across Saskatchewan, one of the province's biggest internet and call services initiatives is now coming to fruition.Dignitaries and media were on hand just outside of the V...
Sep 10, 2021
Riders’ Leonard suspended two games for violating CFL-CFLPA drug policy
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end A.C. Leonard has been suspended for two games by the CFL for failing to provide a sample for drug testing, a requirement under the CFL-CFLPA drug policy.The 29-y...
Sep 10, 2021
Riders will look to slow down Bombers’ D, Willie Jefferson in Banjo Bowl
For the second week in a row, a tall challenge awaits the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence.The group will need to find a way to slow down a potent Winnipeg Blue Bombers pass rush led by 6-foot-7 defe...
Sep 10, 2021
Town to close facilities for Sept. 30 holiday
The Town of Battleford will honour the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation on Sept. 30 by making it a statutory holiday for the town.The federal government recently announced it passed legislati...
Sep 10, 2021
Fajardo, Roughriders look to avenge Labour Day loss in rematch with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo is determined to rebound from a poor outing and avenge last week's loss to the Blue Bombers at the Labour Day Classic in Regina. Fajardo completed 23-o...
Sep 10, 2021
Raiders' Hildebrand shakes off Blades' childhood memories, excited for future in Green and Gold
Not only did Max Hildebrand grow up as a Saskatoon Blades fan, but he had VIP access throughout his childhood.His father Steve Hildebrand, who is now the Blades' assistant general manager, was on the ...
Sep 10, 2021
Timber allocation approved for major sawmill expansion in Carrot River
The Government of Saskatchewan announced today the approval of timber allocations to support the proposed expansion of the Dunkley Lumber sawmill in Carrot River.The proposed expansion is set to creat...
Sep 10, 2021
Testing clinic upcoming to address loud vehicles in Humboldt
The City of Humboldt is working towards a more peaceful neighbourhood following the passing of amendments to the noise bylaw in the city.Acceptable decibel levels are now 60 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m....
Sep 10, 2021
"There's a place for us here": Fernandez inspiring to Canadians of immigrant descent
Stephanie Valenzuela confesses she's never been "a crazy tennis fan," watching the sport only occasionally in the past if a tournament sparked her interest. But that casual fandom has grown exponentia...
Sep 10, 2021