Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Saskatoon drug trafficking ring halted over the weekend, four people arrested
A Saskatoon drug trafficking ring was put to a stop late Saturday evening, into early Sunday morning as the Saskatoon Police Service’s Crime Reduction Team arrested four adults. At about 11 p.m....
Les Lazaruk Oct 11, 2022

Political scientist suggests Sask Party government calling out Ottawa part of the political game
You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. That, from USask political scientist Greg Poelzer about the practice of western Premiers calling out the federal government of the time. He says it ha...
Carol Thomson Oct 11, 2022

Third flight from Ukraine scheduled to land in Saskatchewan this month
Saskatchewan is preparing to welcome a third flight of approximately 200 Ukrainians seeking escape from the war-torn country. Registration is now open for the third humanitarian flight headed to Saska...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 11, 2022

Drugs, ammunition and cash seized in bust
A recent drug bust netted the Saskatoon Police Service a significant seizure of over 600 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine. Last Thursday (Oct 6) just before 9:00 p.m. the Tactical Support Unit ass...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 11, 2022

Friday night accident – fatal
A two-vehicle accident between a semi and an SUV was fatal. It occurred Friday night around 10:40 pm. at the intersection of Diefenbaker Drive and 22nd Street West and it involved an SUV and a semi wi...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 11, 2022

Viral RNA in wastewater sees big drop in Prince Albert
The COVID-19 viral RNA load detected in Saskatoon’s wastewater has remained basically unchanged in the most recent weekly report, from University of Saskatchewan researchers, when compared to la...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 11, 2022

100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week
This is Fire Prevention week in Canada. In preparation, the Saskatoon Fire Department held multiple open houses throughout the month of September. The Prince Albert Fire Department also hosted an open...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 11, 2022

Union looking for answers as Extendicare facilities transition to provincial authority
An agreement in principle announced September 1st stated that the five Extendicare special care homes in Saskatchewan were to transition from Extendicare Canada Inc. to the Saskatchewan Health Authori...
Carol Thomson Oct 11, 2022

STC forced to turn people away from Wellness Centre
Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Tribal Chief says they are seeing an influx of requests to stay at the Emergency Wellness Centre because it’s getting colder outside, and the cost of living keep...
Carol Thomson Oct 11, 2022

Prime Minister gives thanks to volunteers, service workers
In a statement for Thanksgiving, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, “As we recover from the pandemic, we give a heartfelt thanks to countless volunteers, food banks, and charities who lend a ha...
Carol Thomson Oct 10, 2022
















