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Northern wild rice well below average due to high water levels
A major purchaser of wild rice in northern Saskatchewan is expecting 25 to 35 per cent of an average year at most."We're not expecting a bumper crop that's for sure," Riese's Canadian Lake Wild Rice O...
Jul 14, 2020

Revealing specific locations of COVID-19 cases will be up to Shahab, Moe says
When the Government of Saskatchewan gave its latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, it disclosed the specific rural municipalities where new cases were found.Premier Scott Moe said that was...
Jul 14, 2020

Sask. NDP asking questions about provincial WE charity deal
Saskatchewan's NDP says a new contract between the provincial government and the WE charity is bringing up more questions than answers.The contract to provide mental health services in Saskatchewan cl...
Jul 14, 2020

Doctors, Sask. government reach tentative contract agreement
A tentative five-year contract agreement has been reached by the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).In a release, Saskatchewan Health says the deal runs retroactively...
Jul 14, 2020

Post about Ashley Morin walk cost Sask. man job, minor hockey position: FSIN
A Facebook post riddled with backlash has allegedly cost one Saskatchewan man his job, along with his presidency of a local minor hockey association.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSI...
Jul 14, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW July 14, 2020
Reporter Alison Sandstrom talks about a City Council discussion on possible cuts to the police budget.
Jul 14, 2020

P.A. bullfighter back in action as PBR returns later this month
After a 138-day hiatus from competition in Canada, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will return to action later this month with back-to-back events in Lethbridge on July 23. The outings will feature a w...
Jul 14, 2020

Stars trade Dmyterko to Calgary of AJHL
The Battlefords North Stars have traded goaltender, Adam Dmyterko to the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for a player development fee (PDF).Following a five game stint with ...
Jul 14, 2020

South Africa surpasses the UK in confirmed coronavirus cases
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa on Tuesday surpassed the U.K. in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases as the country's president warns of "the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy." South A...
Jul 14, 2020

Universal testing starting today, five new cases of COVID-19 reported
Starting today, COVID-19 testing is available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.There are five...
Jul 14, 2020