Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Saskatchewan reports two more deaths due to COVID-19; total now at 10
For the first time in nearly two months, Saskatchewan has reported two COVID-19-related deaths on the same day. The provincial government announced Wednesday two people from the far north — a pe...
May 27, 2020
City of Saskatoon van ends up in sinkhole after crew responds to water main break
A City of Saskatoon van got stuck in a large sinkhole Tuesday morning near 37th Street and Byers Crescent. Sewer manager Trent Schmidt said in an email that two workers were responding to a water main...
May 27, 2020 A City of Saskatoon van got stuck in a sinkhole while responding to a water main break May 26, 2020.
(CIty of Saskatoon/Submitted photo)
Auger-Aliassime announces return to action in Ultimate Tennis Showdown
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime is set to return to action next month. Auger-Aliassime announced Wednesday that he will take part in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, which is scheduled to star...
May 27, 2020
Saskatchewan looking to appoint its own chief firearms officer
Saskatchewan has started the process of finding its own chief firearms officer (CFO). In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government announced it was beginning a search for a new CFO, who his...
May 27, 2020
Province announces capital projects for post-secondary schools
Three of Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions are getting upgrades through construction projects. The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday the projects will occur at the University of ...
May 27, 2020 Griffiths Stadium at Nutrien Park, home of the U of S Huskies men's football team. (snakewilson/Wikipedia)
Canadian international Alphonso Davies running straight at stardom
Whitecaps icon Bob Lenarduzzi remembers watching Alphonso Davies knock the ball ahead on a run and thinking the youngster's touch was too heavy. Only to see the opposition defender, clearly ...
May 27, 2020
Impact beyond hockey ushers O'Ree, Kennedy into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
CALGARY - For Sheldon Kennedy and Willie O'Ree, sport was a vehicle for societal change. NHL players have been inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame before, but usually for their body of wor...
May 27, 2020
Former UFC fighter Sam Stout mourns sudden death of baby daughter
TORONTO - Former UFC fighter Sam (Hands of Stone) Stout is mourning the death of his one-month-old daughter. "Most of you already know that we lost Sydney Love Stout in her sleep the night before last...
May 27, 2020
Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there's a catch
Tim Shipton lets out a deep breath. A laugh quickly follows. The Edmonton Oilers senior vice-president of communications and government relations is pondering a question about how long ...
May 27, 2020
Engelheim Charter Inc., acquires Moose Mountain Bus Lines
Engelheim Charter Inc., will be adding to its fleet and adding some new options with the acquisition of Moose Mountain Bus Lines. The Regina-based bus company announced the acquisition on Tuesday. CEO...
May 27, 2020
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