Sask. school boards welcome changes as tweaked education bill passes

Saskatchewan School Boards Association says it's glad trustees will remain locally elected but wants to see a full and collaborative review of the province's education act.

People with disabilities in residential care to get travel costs reimbursed but $20 allowance eliminated

by Micki Cowan

The $20 monthly travel benefit for SAID or SAP recipients who live in residential care will be eliminated on July 1, affecting about 4,200 people with disabilities, illness or living on a low income.

Partial sale of SGI Canada pitched to 11 companies

by Stefani Langenegger

The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance says the company's CEO has met with representatives from 11 companies in recent months to talk about a partial sale of the Crown corporation.

1 million acres of 2016 crop still not fully harvested in Saskatchewan

According to the province's latest crop report, some producers have been unable to finish last year's harvesting due to cool weather, wet field conditions and lodged crops.

Expert predicts 'reasonably large' number of ticks in Saskatchewan

by Stephanie Taylor

A biology professor predicts there will be a reasonably large number of ticks in Saskatchewan this summer, thanks to the mild winter and current temperatures.

No longer allowing community service in lieu of paying traffic tickets could hurt Sask. non-profits

by Charles Hamilton

New rules about who can and who can't pay off fines by working community service hours could do serious damage to local non-profits, according the heads Saskatoon Food Bank and the Friendship Inn.

Sask. Crown corporation CEOs, deputy ministers taking 3.5% wage cut

The CEOs and presidents of Saskatchewan's Crown corporations are taking a pay cut, in line with planned cuts to the rest of the public service.

Preliminary hearing set for Saskatoon man accused in January beating death

A Saskatoon man facing second-degree murder charges after a beating death in Pleasant Hill this past winter is headed for a preliminary hearing.

Saskatoon airport launches online survey, consultations on future plan

by Danny Kerslake

The airport in Saskatoon wants to hear from its customers about what’s important to them, and will gather those thoughts and opinions through a social media campaign and an online survey.

'A punch in the stomach': Sask. 1st province to cut funeral services for poor

by Stefani Langenegger

Joey Reynolds has lived on the streets of Regina on and off for years, as have many of his friends. He said he was shocked when he learned of the government's decision to stop paying for funeral services for people like him.

'Clearly trafficked drugs for profit': Ex-Huskie Seamus Neary gets 15 months for pot offence

Ex-University of Saskatchewan Huskies football player Seamus Neary has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after the province's highest court overturned his suspended sentence.

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Fight cougars and bears if they attack, province says

When being attacked by an animal, don't play dead — fight back.

Coroner's inquest jury recommends improved health care to inmates

Jurors recommend improving health care provided to inmates suffering drug withdrawal following the death of Shauna Wolf.

Sask. mother 'devastated' daughter's claim denied by SGI

by Stephanie Taylor

A Saskatchewan mother is distraught after her daughter's application for an income supplement was denied by Saskatchewan Government Insurance.

Carbon monoxide release in Saskatoon sends 2 to hospital with minor injuries

A release of carbon monoxide from a forklift sent the Saskatoon Fire Department to investigate at a distribution centre in the city's north end Wednesday afternoon.

Wall confirms meetings about partial sale of Saskatchewan Government Insurance

by Stephanie Taylor

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall confirmed Wednesday the minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance has had meetings about the potential partial sale of the Crown corporation.

'I felt the pain': Saskatonians recall Fort McMurray wildfire, 1 year later

People in Saskatchewan are remembering a forest fire that tore through the northern Alberta community of Fort McMurray on year ago. More than 80,000 people were forced to flee their homes.

Saskatoon's Tiger Courier to pounce on STC rural parcel shipping

by Danny Kerslake

A Saskatoon-based company appears ready to take over much of the business left behind by the shutdown of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company.

More babies than seniors in Saskatchewan: census

by Charles Hamilton

New census data shows Saskatchewan continues to stay young, even as the rest of the country gets older.

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Let microbes gobble up the gas, say U of S scientists

by Danny Kerslake

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan believe the answer to cleaning up old service stations already lies buried in the soil.

Judge reserves sentencing decision for Hells Angel Rob Allen convicted of cocaine trafficking

by Jason Warick

A judge has reserved his sentencing decision on Hells Angel Rob Allen.

Sask. healthline helps mothers' 'darkest moments' of postpartum depression

by Alex Soloducha

Maria Moheno-Garcia’s biggest wish was to be a mom but the stress of caring for a premature new-born turned out to be too much at times.

What you voted as Saskatchewan's 10 worst roads in 2017

CAA Saskatchewan has released its annual top 10 list of worst roads.

Bombay Sapphire gin recalled; alcohol content 77% instead of 40%

Bombay Sapphire 1.14-litre bottles are being recalled in the province due to the alcohol content being nearly double of what is stated on the label.

Coroner's inquest told Shauna Wolf likely died from opioid withdrawal

A public inquest has been told a female inmate at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre likely died from opioid withdrawal.

Sask. Catholic school boards to appeal court decision, despite use of notwithstanding clause

by Victoria Dinh

Catholic school board officials in the province say they're grateful for the government's decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause, but that does not lessen a need for an appeal of the original court decision.

Ont.-based medical marijuana company looks to expand to Sask.

The Canopy Growth Corporation, a medicinal marijuana company based out of Smith Falls, Ont. is looking to expand and open up shop in Yorkton.

Firefighters quell fuel truck fire south of Nipawin, Sask.

It was all in a day’s work for on-call firefighters in Nipawin, Sask., when a fuel tanker truck caught on fire at a Co-op agro centre south of the town Monday afternoon.

Suicide prevention spurs Regina students to action

by Adam Hunter

Suicide prevention was on the minds of students and staff at Regina's Sheldon-Williams Collegiate on Tuesday. The school launched its "One Life Campaign" which hopes to raise $15,000 for Mobile Crisis in Regina.

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation calls for withdrawal of amendments to 2 education-related acts

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is calling on the provincial government to withdraw proposed amendments to two education-related acts, saying they will erode the decision-making powers of local school boards.

'Troubling overreaction': Sask. law prof. questions use of notwithstanding clause for Catholic school ruling

A law professor at the University of Saskatchewan is surprised Premier Brad Wall plans to invoke the notwithstanding clause in a legal case involving Saskatchewan Catholic schools.

Roughrider Plaza of Honour undergoes Canadian name change, 2 inductees announced

by Alex Soloducha

Change is coming to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Plaza of Honour.

Canadian branch of far-right group fragments amid infighting

by Jonathan Montpetit

The Canadian branch of Soldiers of Odin, a far-right group founded in Finland in 2015, grew quickly. It's now beset by infighting over whether to follow its hard line European leaders.

Environment Canada issues funnel cloud advisory for southwest Sask.

Canada's national weather service says conditions are favourable for funnel clouds on Tuesday afternoon.

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Don't get hot-headed if you spot a hot dog in a car, police warn

Ask anyone whose job it is to keep animals safe and they will tell you it’s a commonly held myth that you can go ahead and break a car window if there is a dog locked inside on a hot day.

Pot prosecution 'hypocritical' while legalization looms: dispensary owner

by Charles Hamilton

As marijuana legalization looms, there are still thousands of people across Canada those fighting pot-related charges.