Minimum Wage to Increase But is It Enough

Minimum Wage to Increase But is It Enough

by | Jul 5, 2026

Photo: Image by kschneider2991 from Pixabay By: Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder On October 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $15.70 per hour. It is calculated using an indexation formula, which is said to give...
Stiffer Penalties Coming for Impaired Driving

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Impaired Driving

by | Jul 4, 2026

By: Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder The Government of Saskatchewan announced on June 29th that it plans to implement administrative penalties for impaired driving. This initiative aims to enhance road safety in the province by...
Green Lake Launches Food Security Initiative

Green Lake Launches Food Security Initiative

by | Jul 3, 2026

Photo: Green Lake Food Security Announcement Leaders in Green Lake say a new community food initiative will help improve local food security while creating opportunities for residents to grow more food closer to home. The announcement was made during a community...
Prince Albert Police investigating assault

Prince Albert Police investigating assault

by | Jul 3, 2026

The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating an assault that occurred in the 1200 block of 2nd Avenue West. At approximately 6:42 p.m. on July 2, 2026, officers responded to a report of an injured 40-year-old man in the area. Initial information indicated the...
Île-à-la-Crosse celebrates 250 years with week-long festival

Île-à-la-Crosse celebrates 250 years with week-long festival

by | Jul 3, 2026

Photo: Anniversary sign at Île-à-la-Crosse marking the community’s 250th anniversary (1776–2026). Courtesy of ILEX250 By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SASKTODAY.ca One of Canada’s oldest continuously inhabited northern communities will...
The Key First Nation swears in new chief and council

The Key First Nation swears in new chief and council

by | Jul 3, 2026

Photo: The new Council, from left: Kimberley Keshane, Richard Crane, Shannon Brass, David D. Cote, Jay-Cee Brass, Chief Dustin Brass, in prayer with Pastor Allen O’Soup. Photo by Bastien MacLean By Bastien MacLean Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kamsack Times A...
LLRIB hosting 2nd Annual Family Wellness Gathering

LLRIB hosting 2nd Annual Family Wellness Gathering

by | Jul 3, 2026

Photo: of LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson at the 2025 set-up of the Family Wellness Gathering in La Ronge / Photo by Chief Tammy Cook-Searson The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is inviting families, Elders, youth and leaders to attend its 2nd Annual Family Wellness Gathering...