Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Police say dial-a-dope bust in Saskatoon’s Lakeridge neighbourhood
The Saskatoon Police Service says its drug unit wrapped up a dial-a-dope investigation by seizing almost $50,000 in cash. Shortly before 6:00 p.m. last Wednesday investigators executed a search warran...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 01, 2024

CFIB praises federal government for carbon pricing refunds and changes to fees for credit cards
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Tuesday that owners of small and medium-sized businesses will finally receive their carbon pricing refunds before the end of this year. The Canadian Federa...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 01, 2024

Chief Electoral Officer runs through voting options
The Chief Electoral Officer of Saskatchewan signed all 61 writs of election for the province’s 30th General Election. Voting Week is October 22nd to 28th. Chief Electoral Officer, Dr. Michael Bo...
Carol Thomson Oct 01, 2024

Saskatoon Food Bank launches Infant Formula campaign
The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (SFBLC) has partnered with Canpotex to launch their Infant Formula campaign this October. In a news release the Food Bank says this will help ensure Saska...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 01, 2024

NDP and the United Party hit the campaign trail
Carla Beck in a campaign stop in Regina says ultimately the question Saskatchewan residents need to ask is Are you better off under Scott Moe? She suggests the answer is no, saying the province ranks ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 01, 2024

Election announced for October 28th, Saskatchewan Party promises income tax reductions
Although the promises have been coming in fairly steadily over the past few months, it has now been officially announced. The Lieutenant Governor was asked to dissolve the 29th legislature and this mo...
Carol Thomson Oct 01, 2024

Writ announcement expected this morning
Premier Scott Moe is holding a news conference this morning in Saskatoon where it is expected he will drop the writ signaling an election with voters going to the polls October 28th. Elections Saskatc...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 01, 2024

Researcher warns quality of the province’s waterbodies will be hindered if we continue to drain wetlands for agricultural purposes
New research out of the University of Saskatchewan suggests wetland drainage is detrimental to the health of Saskatchewan’s plants, animals and ecosystems, even at the lowest of levels. Dr. Coli...
Keira Miller Oct 01, 2024

Workers Compensation Act expands with firefighters in mind
As of today (Tues), there are some amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act, including the expansion of occupational disease coverage to include six additional forms of cancer for firefighter...
Vanese M. Ferguson Oct 01, 2024

Research at USask explores amassing Rare Earth Elements without mining
Mining Rare Earth Elements to be used in green technology may not be the only option. It’s something that University of Regina PhD student Brendan Bishop has been studying. He and his team have ...
Carol Thomson Sep 30, 2024















