How content creators are boosting Saskatchewan tourism

Advertising has changed in recent years, and tourism is no exception. More destinations are turning to influencers, using their followings to put cities and experiences directly in front of potential travellers. In Saskatchewan, both Saskatoon and Regina …

First Nations take stronger seat at table in Saskatchewan wildfire planning

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council have formalized a new partnership aimed at strengthening wildfire preparedness, prevention, response and recovery across the province. The organizations …

Housing starts once again among best in country for Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan housing starts are continuing to grow in the province as new data has been released. Housing seeing growth in Saskatchewan Some of the latest data being released from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows that housing starts …

Saskatchewan man sentenced to 10 years for molestation, child pornography

Saskatchewan volunteers honoured for decades of service to veterans

Two Saskatchewan volunteers have received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for decades of work supporting veterans, strengthening remembrance initiatives and preserving Canada’s military history. Jo-Anne Valerie Carter of Meadow Lake and …

Sentencing adjourned in northern Saskatchewan wildfire case

MONTREAL LAKE — The case for a man who pleaded guilty to arson causing damage to property for sparking a wildfire in northern Saskatchewan last summer has been adjourned to September. Jason Halkett, 29, entered the guilty plea earlier in April. The fire …

Saskatchewan minister tells marshals to pause tactical unit, equipment purchase

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s marshals policing service has been ordered to pause development of a proposed tactical unit, and the community safety minister says a rogue employee is partly to blame. Michael Weger says an overzealous marshals employee put out a …

Minister hits pause on special unit for Saskatchewan Marshals Service

Community Safety Minister Michael Weger says he’s told the Saskatchewan Marshals Service to pause the development of a special unit. The provincial government had issued a tender requesting submissions for the supply of equipment for a special response …

Saskatchewan Virtual Health Hub gets additional $5.4 million in funding

Saskatchewan marshals special unit paused, new gear purchase called off: minister

The Saskatchewan government has halted a plan to purchase high-tech equipment and further develop its marshals service’s specialized response unit, according to the province’s community safety minister. A bid request posted online in late July showed that …