by MBC News | Jul 13, 2012
Saskatchewan Health is warning people to take precautions to protect themselves from health effects that may be caused by poor air quality in parts of the province. The government says air quality is expected to deteriorate over the next couple of days due to...
by MBC News | Jul 13, 2012
After being without electricity for 18 days, the power is finally back on at the Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp Mill. The severe storm which moved through part of the province on June 25th left the facility without power. SaskPower managed to restore service at...
by MBC News | Jul 13, 2012
The federal government is trying to get a handle on just how big the homelessness problem is in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. To that end, it is investing $135,000 to compile data on the issue. The Salvation Army will play a key role in collecting the information. Maj....
by MBC News | Jul 13, 2012
Ten Prince Albert families will soon have an affordable, safe place to call home. The province has contributed $2 million toward the total project cost of $2.9 million of a new housing project. The rest of the cost was provided by Northern Spruce Housing Corporation...
by MBC News | Jul 13, 2012
Troy Cooper has been announced as the new chief of the Prince Albert Police Service. He takes over from current police chief Dale McFee, who will be leaving the job at the end of August. Cooper says the police service will continue its efforts to have a good...
by MBC News | Jul 13, 2012
There will be a couple of Aboriginal apprentices working the Saskatchewan Summer Games later this month — and it is hoped they will take what they learn and turn it into a career. It is called the Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program, and it is the first of its...
by MBC News | Jul 12, 2012
The new Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan is a step closer to reality. This morning, the provincial government announced an additional $15.5 million in funding and laid out the design plans for the $230-million institution. That brings the government’s...
by MBC News | Jul 12, 2012
Environment officials say the smoky haze that has been experienced in much of Saskatchewan today is primarily from a major wildfire to the west of the province. Spokesperson Jeanette Krayetski says the smoke is coming from a 100,000-hectare blaze in northwestern...
by MBC News | Jul 12, 2012
An educator based in Regina is this year’s recipient of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Outstanding Aboriginal Educator Award. Maureen Johns was nominated by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation — and has been described as a passionate...
by MBC News | Jul 12, 2012
A five-member taskforce is being set up to help reduce crime in the Battlefords. It has representatives of the city, school divisions, Corrections and Policing, and the Battlefords RCMP. A fifth member will represent Social Services. Over the summer, the group will...
