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Gov’t provides update on Health Human Resources Action Plan
The Saskatchewan government is once again singing the praises of its Health Human Resources Action Plan. The plan, the goal of which is to add 1,000 health-care workers to the workforce over the next ...
May 05, 2023
Saskatchewan to adjust payment model for family physicians
Change is coming to the payment model for Saskatchewan's family physicians. On Friday, the provincial government announced plans to alter the family physician compensation model, saying it would be ba...
May 05, 2023
Bill allowing alcohol in parks passes provincially; up to municipalities now
This summer, people in Saskatchewan could legally be able to drink in public parks - if their municipality gives the OK. Last week, the bill to allow municipalities to make the call got royal assent a...
May 05, 2023
'Pinch-me moments:' Sask. RCMP officer preparing for coronation ride
A self-described Saskatchewan farmboy is readying himself for an unparalleled opportunity. Sgt. Maj. Scott Williamson, riding master for the RCMP Musical Ride, has been an RCMP officer for almost 23 y...
May 05, 2023 Sgt. Maj. Scott Williamson (Submitted)
Wildfire forces second evacuation order in as many days
For the second time in two days, wildfires are forcing the evacuation of a northern Saskatchewan community. An evacuation is underway in the village of La Loche, 24 hours after a mandatory evacuation ...
May 05, 2023 A look at the heavy smoke blanketing the village of La Loche. (Facebook/Roy Sean Cheecham
More fire bans, more wildfires pop up across Saskatchewan
As warm temperatures and dryness persist over Saskatchewan, more fire bans are being implemented and more wildfires are burning across the province. The west of the province is currently dealing with ...
May 04, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency taps new CEO
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency has recruited a new CEO. The government announced Thursday that Erin Brady will take charge of the SHRA on May 23. She has worked previously with the Sas...
May 04, 2023
Evacuation order given for Sask. reserve threatened by wildfire
Wildfire season in Saskatchewan is flaring up with the first evacuation of spring. A mandatory evacuation order was put into effect Wednesday evening for the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN), locat...
May 04, 2023 A photo of the fire nearing Clearwater River Dene Nation and La Loche on May 3, 2023. (La Loche WildFire Update group/Facebook)
Four hospitals on bypass: Opposition wants more health-care transparency
The Saskatchewan NDP is pointing once again at the province's struggling health-care system and calling for more transparency from the government. On Wednesday, the Official Opposition released a phot...
May 03, 2023
‘I have to draw a line:’ Beck removed from Assembly after accusing minister of lying
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck got part of the day off Wednesday. Beck was removed from the Legislative Assembly after accusing Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison of lying an...
May 03, 2023
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Evan welcomes the leader of the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, talks about the health of Saskatchewan Crown co...
