Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Two Saskatoon Fires Caused by Unattended Cooking
Two fire investigations in the city have lead the Saskatoon Fire Department to recommend people stay attentive while cooking, by staying in the kitchen and focusing on the task. An investigation into ...
Brad Jennings May 07, 2020

Road and Water Main Work to Cautiously Move Forward as Planned
The City of Saskatoon says it is proceeding with several key construction projects this summer. With an expected investment of over $61 million for road rehabilitation and maintenance for Saskatoon...
Gord Wiebe May 07, 2020

Communities Getting Municipal Revenue Sharing Funds ASAP
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is fast-tracking revenue sharing funds to the province’s communities. The government indicates the decision is part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemi...
Vanese M. Ferguson May 07, 2020

No Tuition Hike in Next Academic Year
Once the 2020-21 academic year begins at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canadian and international students will be able to look forward to a zero per cent tuition increase. The unprecedented challenge of ...
Gord Wiebe May 07, 2020

Ten Schools Ten $10,000 Grants
Ten schools across Saskatchewan will receive $10 thousand grant to support student nutrition after being selected as winners of this year's Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge. The grants support...
Gord Wiebe May 07, 2020

Speeding Ticket Revenue Goes to New Traffic Lights
If you got a photo speed enforcement ticket this year, it’s being put to good use. The City of Saskatoon has been awarded a grant from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund which derives its dollar...
Vanese M. Ferguson May 07, 2020

Saskatoon Banking on Some of the Stimulus Money
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark calls the announcement a significant announcement for the city of Saskatoon and the province. He says its an important message of getting people back to work and building...
Vanese M. Ferguson May 07, 2020

Long Medical Waits Cost Canadians
The Fraser Institute says long waits for surgeries and medical treatment cost Canadians almost $2.1 billion in lost wages and productivity last year. The public policy think-tank says those costs coul...
Gord Wiebe May 07, 2020

NDP Welcomes Stimulus Package
NDP leader Ryan Meili says they welcome the province’s announcement of building up Saskatchewan while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. But the leader of the official opposition would like ...
Vanese M. Ferguson May 07, 2020

Speeder Thought It Should Have Been a Warning
Earlier this week, the Saskatoon Police Service Traffic Unit says it clocked a driver going 121 kilometres per hour in a 60 kilometre per hour zone. Officers say the motorist believed they should have...
Vanese M. Ferguson May 07, 2020














