Saskatchewan News

Roughriders sign returner Mario Alford to contract extension

REGINA — Mario Alford is staying put. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed the veteran receiver/returner to a one-year extension Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent next month.

Jan 4, 2024 2:04 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan MLA charged with procuring sex seeking alternative measures: Lawyer

REGINA — A Regina court has heard a Saskatchewan legislature member charged with seeking to obtain sexual services plans to proceed through the alternative measures program.

Jan 4, 2024 10:14 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Semeniuk scores in OT, Warriors edge Pats 5-4

REGINA — Ethan Semeniuk took the steam out of the Regina Pats' late comeback when we scored at 3:35 of overtime to give the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors a 5-4 Western Hockey League victory on Monday.

Jan 1, 2024 6:44 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers.

Jan 1, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Wheat Kings' power play helps to beat Pats 5-3

REGINA — Roger McQueen's power-play goal early in the third period stood up as the winner as the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Regina Pats 5-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2023 10:53 PM Read more >

In the news today: Nuke waste in Ontario; No carbon levy remittance for Saskatchewan

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Dec 27, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >

Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe once said a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy is the rule of law. His province is now prepared to break it.

Dec 27, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan announces plan to address crowding in Regina hospitals

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's taking steps to deal with overcrowding in Regina's hospitals days after breaking the fire code for having patients in beds in hallways.

Dec 21, 2023 12:31 PM Read more >

Regina hospitals break fire code over crowded hallways, action needed: emails

REGINA — Two hospitals in Saskatchewan's capital recently broke the fire code due to patients in beds crowding hallways, says a city fire inspector.

Dec 20, 2023 2:06 PM Read more >

Manitoba paper mill fined $1 million for toxic release into Saskatchewan River

THE PAS, Man. — A paper mill in northern Manitoba is facing one of the largest environmental fines in the province's history.

Dec 18, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >