Author Archives: Syndicated Content

USask Exams to be Completed Remotely
The University of Saskatchewan will complete the rest of the winter term online, including final exams. With classes suspended at the beginning of the week, remote classes were expected to start Thurs...
Brad Jennings Mar 19, 2020

SARM Happy With the Provincial Budget
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities says it appreciates the provincial budget increase to municipal revenue sharing of $27 million, bringing the total this year to $278 million. RMs w...
Gord Wiebe Mar 19, 2020

Canada-US Border Expected to Close as Early as Overnight Friday
Justin Trudeau says US-Canadian border closures are expected to begin at the end of the week. Speaking from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Thursday, Trudeau explained the measures will be in place very s...
Brad Jennings Mar 19, 2020

Researchers Developing Device to Test Cannabis Impairment
Researchers at the University of Regina are looking to develop a cannabis-testing device that can determine real impairment whether that be from inhaling cannabis smoke or through oral consumption. Do...
Devyn Gregoire Mar 19, 2020

Returnees Keep Re-Signing With Rattlers, Guard Moore is Latest
Chicago product Lawrence Moore has decided to spend more time in Saskatoon! The Saskatchewan Rattlers re-signed the guard Thursday. A U of S graduate, the 6’2″ Moore was a member of last y...
Les Lazaruk Mar 19, 2020

Wishes Suspended
Make-A-Wish Canada, which unified with Children’s Wish Foundation last fall, has announced that it is postponing all wish travel through April 30th, as well as all wishes and events that would i...
Gord Wiebe Mar 19, 2020

CUPE Local Calls for Release of Prisoners
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling on the provincial and federal governments to release as many prisoners as possible from correctional centres, the Prince Albert Penitentiary, the Regi...
Gord Wiebe Mar 19, 2020

Air Canada Reducing Flights
Air Canada says it will gradually suspend the majority of its international and U-S transborder flights by March 31st. This is in response to decisions by governments, including Canada and the United ...
Gord Wiebe Mar 19, 2020

Police Seize $34,000 in Drug Bust
Two people are facing charges after the Regina Drug Unit carried out a search warrant in the City View area and allegedly confiscated 400 grams of cocaine, a quantity of MDMA and $34 thousand cash. 23...
Gord Wiebe Mar 19, 2020

FSIN Wants More COVID-19 Protection for First Nations
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has declared a state of emergency. FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says, “Many of our First Nations are not prepared for this COVID-19 pandemic.” He...
Gord Wiebe Mar 19, 2020














