Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Donation Bins Equaling Garbage Dump
Diabetes Canada says they have a donation bin crisis. But perhaps not how you would think. The pick up of donations by Diabetes Canada from homes and donation bins across Canada came to a stop on Marc...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 07, 2020

Zoo Says Goodbye Old Friend
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo has lost one of its long-time residents. 11 year old Jethro took up residence as a cub at the zoo in 2009. The cougar was found unresponsive Sunday morning hav...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 07, 2020

More School Staff Join Union Local
CUPE Local 4797 says it had a successful organizing drive in the Northwest School Division. The union has added 43 workers in a variety of classifications at the Turtleford Community School and wellne...
Gord Wiebe Apr 07, 2020

Limiting the Effects of Social Isolation with Seniors
Care homes are trying to keep their residents safe from the transmission of COVID-19, but to keep them healthy, the effects of social isolation is also a concern. The CEO of Eden Care Communities whic...
Carol Thomson Apr 07, 2020

The Team Effort Needed to Respond to COVID-19
COVID-19 dropped a never-seen-before reality on Schools in Saskatoon. The Technology Services and Education Technology Teams at Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools were suddenly pressed into service to...
Gord Wiebe Apr 07, 2020

Green Shirt Day
Cheryl Olson says she has nothing but compassion and respect for the Boulet family which honoured their son, by proceeding with organ donation, and made life better for others while experiencing trage...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 07, 2020

Businesses in Saskatoon Fighting to Survive
During a time of physical distancing and people keeping their excursions to a minimum, businesses are trying to keep their operations going. Businesses along 33rd Street are in the fight. Some have li...
Gord Wiebe Apr 07, 2020

Day Two to Apply for Emergency Response Benefit
Those born in April, May and June can apply today for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. If you choose direct deposit you will get a payment in 3-5 days. If you choose payment by mail you will rec...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 07, 2020

Regina Woman Fined for Contravening Covid-19 Orders
A 23-year-old woman was issued a ticket for $28-hundred Monday…the first ticket handed out in Regina for a violation of the provincial government’s Public Health Order. The woman received ...
Les Lazaruk Apr 07, 2020

Time to Renew for the Green Cart Program
For the month of April you have an opportunity to renew for the 2020 Green Cart program for $65. On May 1st, the Green Cart fee increases to $85. Those registering as a new subscriber to the program n...
Saskatoon Media Group Apr 07, 2020














