Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

CUPE Local demands more transparency around health disruptions
CUPE 5430, a union representing over 14,000 health care workers in the province is demanding more transparency around health disruptions as emergency rooms close and health care professionals move on ...
Devyn Gregoire Jul 29, 2022

NDP urges government to hire more health workers instead of adding private options
The official opposition is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to scrap their proposed private surgery plan along with calling on Health Minister Paul Merriman to address the suite of issues whi...
Devyn Gregoire Jul 29, 2022

Two teens missing
Prince Albert Police are looking for the public’s help to find two 15 year old girls who haven’t been seen since around 11:30 last Sunday night. Keanna Duquette and Autumn Barrett may be t...
Carol Thomson Jul 29, 2022

Giant U.S. lottery total over $1.1-billion
$1.1-billion is the prize for tonight’s U.S. lottery called Mega Millions, if there is a winning ticket, and this isn’t even the largest prize to date – it’s the third largest ...
Carol Thomson Jul 29, 2022

Pope’s final day in Canada
It’s the Pope’s final day in Canada for what he has called his penitential tour to meet with Indigenous Peoples who have been affected by the Catholic Church’s residential schools. H...
Carol Thomson Jul 29, 2022

Grasslands National Park makes Scouts Canada’s “hidden gems” list
With more and more people trying out camping, Scouts Canada has ranked its top sites. From a survey of its almost 47,000 members, Jasper was listed as number 1, and listed in the hidden gem category &...
Carol Thomson Jul 29, 2022

SaskPower bills going up four per cent in the fall plus an additional four per cent in 2023
The province has accepted the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel’s recommendation to increase SaskPower rates for the first time since 2018. SaskPower’s rates will increase 4 per cent this fal...
Devyn Gregoire Jul 28, 2022

Immigration Minister introduces Saskatchewan Immigration Accord, looking for more autonomy
Provincial and federal Ministers responsible for immigration met today, and Saskatchewan’s Minister put forward a proposal for more provincial control. Jeremy Harrison, says Saskatchewan is aski...
Carol Thomson Jul 28, 2022

Robert Wiggins, missing for 42 years
Prince Albert Police are still on the case of a man who has been missing for 42 years. It was on this day (July 28th) of 1980 that Robert Wiggins was dropped off at a home in Prince Albert in the 500 ...
Carol Thomson Jul 28, 2022

Province accepts Saskatoon’s application for PDAP
If you had property damage from the heavy rain on June 20th, you are now eligible to apply for financial assistance from the provincial government under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. The...
Carol Thomson Jul 28, 2022
















