SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Regina referee Michael Martorana nears world record at 80 years old
Regina basketball referee, Michael Martorana, officiated what could be the final game needed for a Guinness World Record as the world's oldest active basketball official alongside his son.

Premier Moe hits back at Ottawa's gun buyback program through certificate exemptions
Saskatchewan's government is fighting back against Ottawa's gun buyback program through measures it says aim to protect firearm owners by proposing legislative changes that would allow exemptions for gun owners.

'Very disappointed': Union head frustrated with new health-care plan
SEIU-West president, Lisa Zunti, said the new Patients First Health Care Plan doesn't properly address the health-care crisis Saskatchewan is currently in and that SEIU-West was not consulted in its creation.

King Charles III to meet with Treaty 6 leaders in London Wednesday
A delegation of seven Treaty 6 leaders are set to meet with King Charles III today in London. When departing from the Saskatoon airport, the Chiefs said they hope to discuss the importance of honouring treaties with the King.

Sask. budget tease: Municipal revenue sharing up eight per cent for 2026-27
The Government Relations Minister has announced the total for the Municipal Revenue Sharing program in the coming fiscal year will be up eight per cent, hitting another record.

VIDEO: Clean up your recycling habits, Regina homeowners warned
The City of Regina says 18 per cent of blue cart recycling contains things it shouldn't - like chip bags, glass or styrofoam - risking jamming up machinery and even fines for residents and the city.

Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.

Listen: Sask. health minister gives more detail on new health-care plan
Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill talked with Evan Bray about the expansion of nurse practitioner roles, virtual care, educating more doctors and recruiting more health-care professionals in Saskatchewan.

Sask. Premier speaks on India gains, new health plan
The Premier joined Evan Bray to discuss the province's new health-care plan, give insight into the anticipated deficit in the upcoming provincial budget and speak to international relations with India and the U.S.

Two fire departments respond to Aylesbury blaze
The Davidson Fire Department was called in to assist the Craik and District Volunteer Fire Department for a house fire in Aylesbury at 6:15 p.m. on March 9. Nobody was in the home at the time.

No charges for officers after 2024 van chase, police shooting on Fishing Lake First Nation
Saskatchewan's police watchdog said the 34-year-old man, who was shot by officers, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head after a chase in September 2024.

Expanding scope of practice, private surgeries part of new Sask. health care plan
The Patients First Health Care Plan was announced by the provincial government on Monday, aiming to improve people's access to healthcare based on patient concerns.

No bids yet as deadline approaches for Duck Lake naming rights
Mayor Jason Anderson says despite getting no bids yet for the naming rights, the idea was worth the effort since it put Duck Lake on the map after attracting national and even international attention.

Analyst says gas prices could settle down but things remain unpredictable
Crude oil prices have seen some wild swings in recent days, and an analyst says Saskatchewan drivers could still see a slight increase in what they pay for gas followed by a levelling off.

Melville man and woman dead after fatal highway crash
A two-vehicle crash on the weekend led to the deaths of a man and a woman from Melville. Sask. RCMP said initial investigation suggests the car was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 1.

Spring nears, but Sask. weather might be 'touch and go:' Climatologist
Southern Saskatchewan is likely to see normal to slightly warmer-than-normal temperatures in March, while central and northern Saskatchewan are expected to get some cooler weather this month.

What is a data centre? Expert explains amid Regina debate
With a proposed Bell AI data centre near Regina sparking concerns about energy use, water consumption and noise, a University of Saskatchewan expert explains what data centres do.

New Sask. company looking to transform housing on First Nations
Wastēyapit Homes is an Indigenous co-owned housing company that is creating innovative, affordable 'log style' modular homes that are designed and built to save on both short and long-term costs.

Planning a vacation? CAA says Mexico OK, Middle East a no-go
Terry Kaszas with CAA Saskatchewan said people hoping to escape winter can now head to Mexico but Middle East travel will need to wait as the Iran war continues to disrupt airspace in the area.

Damaging winds forecast to whip through Saskatchewan
Environment Canada is warning people in southern Saskatchewan to expect damage as strong winds between 90 and 110 km/h are forecast to whip through the province this afternoon.

Saskatchewan enters agreement to advance national energy corridor
Improvements in east-west electricity transmission will mean new economic opportunities for the province while supporting growing demand and improving reliability.

LISTEN: Finance expert stresses importance of reporting fraud
Fraud reports in Sask. rose 81 per cent between 2014 and 2024, with cases involving losses greater than $5,000 rising by 192 per cent. Mark Millham from Conexus has some tips on how to protect yourself.

VIDEO: Volunteers prepare thousands of pierogies ahead of Mosaic festival
Nearly 100 volunteers gathered at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Regina Saturday to produce thousands of homemade pierogies for Mosaic, continuing a decades-long tradition of food, culture and community.

Time change? Saskatchewan's been over it since the 1960s
No springing forward here! Saskatchewan has been observing Mountain Daylight Time (which was called Central Standard Time) year-round since 1966.

Demand for homes continues to outpace supply in Sask. real estate market
Saskatchewan's residential benchmark price rose from $359,500 in January to $363,800 in February, with the realtors association noting every community in the province reported year-over-year price gains.

Kilos of drugs found during Wynyard traffic stop
An Ontario man has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after RCMP seized kilos of fentanyl and methamphetamine as well as cocaine during a traffic stop in Wynyard this week.

VIDEO: All-woman flyover in Moose Jaw celebrates International Women's Day
As the all-woman crew with the Royal Canadian Air Force flew over Wing 15 Moose Jaw on Friday, they were celebrating that there's more opportunity than challenges now in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Pair charged after Prince Albert police say ride share vehicle taken at gunpoint
A 26-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and robbery with violence after a stolen vehicle investigation in Prince Albert on Thursday.

RCMP say no new deaths linked to suspected hazardous drink in Battlefords
Saskatchewan RCMP said on Friday there have been no new reports of sudden deaths or illness potentially linked to a previously reported hazardous liquid circulating in the Battlefords area.

Lack of doctors means Regina Urgent Care Centre will again close early this weekend
The centre will only be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m on March 7 and 8. Since the beginning of the year it has reduced its hours nine times, with a shortage of doctors cited as the reason.

Don't panic: Adviser shares tips for investors as tensions rise in the Middle East
Middle East tensions rattled markets this week, but wealth adviser Andrew Rodych said investors should avoid panic, stick to their plans and ensure their portfolios match their risk tolerance.

Sask. finance minister shares details of provincial budget as Iran war upsets oil prices
"I don't think you will see a surplus budget from any province in the country this year," Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan's finance minister, said during an interview on The Evan Bray Show on Friday.

Sask. Mounties working to find man charged in Red Earth Cree Nation shooting
The RCMP said 24-year-old Julian Kitchener, a resident of Shoal Lake, had been charged with discharging a firearm with intent and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting.

Mounties ask public for tips as officers investigate homicide in Sucker River
"Investigators, with assistance from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, have determined that Stephen (McKenzie)'s death is a homicide," the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a statement.

Costly gaps found in updated $10-a-day childcare agreement
Saskatchewan's new deal on $10-a-day childcare expands on the former agreement by including six-year-olds. That's only if kids haven't aged up before April 1, a caveat parents and providers just found out about.

One youth charged in Balgonie BB gun incident: Sask. RCMP
A youth who was arrested Wednesday after police seized three BB guns near a Balgonie high school faces charges including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless use of a firearm.

Sask. drivers brace themselves as gas jumps to $1.44
Gas prices jumped up by eight to 10 cents overnight, pushing many stations to a price of $1.44. Some Regina drivers said they were already feeling the pinch while others kept the wider world in perspective.

Sask. keeps an eye on employees' safety with trade office in Dubai
Employees at the Saskatchewan international trade office in Dubai have been told to work from home amid attacks from Iran.

SARM, highways ministry to spend $46 million on rural road infrastructure
"This infrastructure program enhances the connectivity of Saskatchewan rural roads to the rest of the transportation network, which supports our export-based economy," said highways minister Kim Gartner.

Saskatchewan to spend more than $850K on trade consultants in next fiscal year
The money has been allocated with Orders in Council to two different consulting firms that will advocate for and support the Government of Saskatchewan in four export markets.

Police ask public to report sightings of inmate mistakenly released from P.A. jail
"On March 4, 2026, police were dispatched the Prince Albert Correctional Centre for a report of an inmate who was released in error," the police force said in a statement.

Two deaths may be linked to Battlefords mystery beverage
While the RCMP do not have specific details or descriptors to provide of the liquid beverage/substance, they confirmed there is no connection with commercially available beverages.

Police investigating death of three-year-old boy in Prince Albert
"The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Section are investigating the death along with the Office of the Chief Coroner," the police force said in a statement.

Saskatchewan library union urges supports following attacks against workers
The Canadian Union of Public Employees said Tuesday that drug addiction issues are the source of such problems. It's calling on Premier Scott Moe's government to take emergency action.

Southwest Sask. communities collaborate to improve ambulance access
Concerned about long wait times for ambulance service, some smaller southwestern communities are rallying to ensure local residents can have access to dependable medical responses during emergencies.









