Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NDP calls for Government to Step Up Measures to Protect the Most Vulnerable
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to release a plan to assist low-income and vulnerable people, including providing safe housing for people accessing shelters. NDP Leader Ry...
Brad Jennings Mar 27, 2020

FSIN Offers COVID-19 Information in Indigenous Languages
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is launching a toll free information line for First Nations people looking for information about COVID-19. FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says this is not for ...
Carol Thomson Mar 27, 2020

Justice Minister Turns Down Request to Free Inmates
There are no plans at this point to release non-violent inmates from Saskatchewan’s correctional centres, the Regional Psychiatric Centre, provincial youth custodial centres or the Prince Albert...
Carol Thomson Mar 27, 2020

More Support For Businesses Struggling Amid Covid-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is taking steps to help the business sector. Last week they announced that the government would cover 10 per cent of wages. Trudeau says, clearly, Ott...
CJWW News Mar 27, 2020

Rattlers Go Local During C-E-B-L’s U Sports Draft
The Saskatchewan Rattlers drafted some top flight Canadian talent in the C-E-B-L’s U Sports Draft Thursday. The Snakes claimed Chan De Ciman and Alex Dewar from the U of S Huskies, plus Rashawn ...
Les Lazaruk Mar 27, 2020

Saskatchewan Parks Remain Closed
With warm weather coming this weekend, the province is reminding residents that the provincial parks will not be open. Given the pandemic situation, the province doesn’t want people congregating...
Gord Wiebe Mar 27, 2020

Union Raises Alarm About Province’s Approach to Childcare Centres
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the provincial government’s approach to childcare centres, amidst the COVID-19 situation, is causing widespread confusion for childcare providers. Jud...
Gord Wiebe Mar 27, 2020

USask Students Feeling Financial Pressure from COVID-19
Among those feeling the pinch of COVID-19 are students at the University of Saskatchewan. Without their part-time jobs, many find themselves unable to pay rent and bills, or buy groceries and needed m...
Gord Wiebe Mar 27, 2020

Gold Mine Suspends Operations Over COVID-19
SSR Mining is suspending operations at its Seabee Gold Operation in northern Saskatchewan. The reason, is the COVID-19 virus although the company says there are no confirmed cases among the workforce ...
Gord Wiebe Mar 27, 2020

Service Canada Centres Close
In-person, Service Canada Centres are closed across the country. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, says during a time when the government is asking most Canadians to...
Gord Wiebe Mar 27, 2020














