Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Mixed emotion as Government of Canada settles with boarding school survivors
The Canadian government has reached an agreement in principle with survivors of a the le--la-Crosse Boarding School —about 475 kilometres north of Saskatoon. The settlement could see up to $27 m...
Neil Billinger Mar 03, 2025

February was bitterly cold—but not a record breaker
Saskatchewan endured a three-week cold snap last month which saw the average monthly mean temperature end up as much as 7.4 degrees below normal. The only thing that kept us from setting new records w...
Neil Billinger Mar 03, 2025

Prince Albert Police arrest 40-year-man on multiple drug and weapons charges from a welfare complaint
A 40-year-old man was arrested by the Prince Albert Police Service following a welfare complaint on Sunday morning. According to a PAPS news release, officers seized a firearm plus multiple illicit su...
Les Lazaruk Mar 03, 2025

Prince Albert stabbing incident under investigation
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is looking for a suspect and continues to investigate a stabbing incident from just after midnight on Sunday that sent a man to hospital. A PAPS news release sa...
Les Lazaruk Mar 03, 2025

Gas prices slightly lower across Canada in past week, but geopolitical tensions could affect that
The head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says gas prices edged slightly lower across Canada over the past week, although Patrick De Haan cautions that “even as geopolitical tensions intensify...
Carol Thomson Mar 03, 2025

Contemplating Dutch Elm Disease and proposed changes to 22nd Street intersection coming up at City committee meetings
Just like in past years, the fee to dispose of elm wood at the landfill will be waived for all Saskatoon residents, if approved by city council. The recommendation comes as the City of Saskatoon tries...
Keira Miller Mar 03, 2025

FCAA Saskatchewan warns about ‘pig butchering scams’
Last year, over $3.4 million was reported lost to 'pig butchering scams' in Saskatchewan. As Fraud Prevention Month begins, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan is highlighting...
Carol Thomson Mar 03, 2025
More bear spray incidents in Saskatoon, two involving a city bus
Saskatoon Police arrested three people over the weekend in connection to bear spray incidents. On Friday morning, a patrol officer witnessed a fight around 3rd Avenue North and 23rd Street East downto...
Carol Thomson Mar 03, 2025

Training begins for Saskatchewan Marshals Service experienced officers
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service says in a news release that its first ten experienced police officers have begun their training. It’s a seven-week program which includes in-service training, a...
Carol Thomson Mar 03, 2025

Annual meeting of Federated Co-operatives Limited sees $252 million in returns to local Co-ops and members
Federated Co=operatives Limited achieved total sales of $11.9 billion resulting in net earnings of $297 million last year. Delegates representing more than 150 local Co-ops heard the news in Saskatoon...
Carol Thomson Mar 03, 2025















