Saskatchewan News

Saskatchewan latest province to restrict cellphone use in school classrooms

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is following the lead of other provinces in announcing that students won't be allowed to use cellphones in class in the upcoming school year, a move critics call a distraction from more pressing issues like fundin

Aug 6, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >

'Monsters': Sturgeon endure in Alberta rivers, but their future is uncertain

EDMONTON — They lurk in the murky depths of some of Alberta's biggest rivers, living fossils from when giant lizards strode the earth.

Aug 5, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal due to possible Cronobacter

Health Canada has issued a recall for Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to possible Cronobacter contamination.

Aug 4, 2024 5:37 PM Read more >

Elks end long losing skid with 42-31 road win over Roughriders

REGINA — It was déjà vu all over again for the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The last time the Elks played the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina, they came away with a 36-27 victory on Sept. 15, 2023.

Aug 3, 2024 10:09 PM Read more >

Roughriders won't underestimate winless Elks as Tre Ford starts for Edmonton

REGINA — The Edmonton Elks have yet to win a game this season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to underestimate their opponent heading into Saturday’s CFL clash at Mosaic Stadium.

Aug 2, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan RCMP investigating death of man during medical call

PONTEIX, Sask. — Mounties in southern Saskatchewan are investigating after a man was taken into custody under the Mental Health Services Act and later died.

Aug 2, 2024 10:58 AM Read more >

Canadian Tre Ford to make his first start of CFL season for Edmonton Elks

Different season, same situation for Tre Ford. The Canadian quarterback will make his first start of 2024 on Saturday night when Edmonton (0-7) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-2). Ford, of Niagara Falls, Ont.

Jul 31, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

Mining firm Cameco reports net earnings of $36 million in Q2

SASKATOON, Sask. — Cameco Corp. says its second quarter brought net earnings of $36 million, reflecting strength in its uranium business.

Jul 31, 2024 7:10 AM Read more >

Lyle Stewart, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, dies at 73

REGINA — Former Saskatchewan Party legislature member Lyle Stewart has died. Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that Stewart died at 73 after a battle with cancer.

Jul 30, 2024 7:39 PM Read more >

TC Energy signs deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. is selling a minority stake in its Western Canadian natural gas transmission network to a consortium of Indigenous communities for $1 billion.

Jul 30, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >