Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Gas prices continue to surge following Strait of Hormuz closure
“In just a week, Canadian motorists have seen gasoline prices surge at one of the fastest rates in years. ” That attention-grabbing statement is from Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum ana...
Keira Miller Mar 09, 2026

SGI reminds public of Mandatory Alcohol Screenings
SGI is reminding motorists that police don't need to suspect alcohol use to demand a Mandatory Alcohol Screening. Heather Hubic with SGI says with Saskatchewan having one of the highest rates of impai...
Keira Miller Mar 08, 2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) is shedding light on the effects that problem gambling can have on relationships, financial stability and well-...
Lane Hoffart Mar 08, 2026

Police and fire department respond to Idylwyld collision
The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating following a collision at Idylwyld Drive near the 8th Street East overpass that occurred yesterday evening as the result of a southbound vehicle travelling...
Lane Hoffart Mar 08, 2026

Meewasin Pelican Watch is underway for 30th anniversary
Put your nature knowledge to the test with the 30th annual Meewasin Pelican Watch contest. Volunteer and Community Events Coordinator Katie Walls says all you have to do is head to meewasin.com/pelica...
Keira Miller Mar 07, 2026

Province-wide gala to support food banks taking place in June
When it became apparent to him that demand for food bank services was growing exponentially in Canada, Jerad Fedorchuk, co-founder of a local software company, says he knew he needed to step into acti...
Keira Miller Mar 07, 2026

Two women charged with drug and firearms offenses in the R.M. of Mervin
The RCMP’s North Battleford and Lloydminster Crime Reduction teams were in the Turtleford detachment area on Wednesday, February 25th to apprehend people wanted on arrest warrants. Officers loca...
Neil Billinger Mar 06, 2026

City provides update after semi damages overpass with oversized load
Work is being done on the concrete overpass at Circle Drive and Highways 11 and 16 after it was significantly damaged by a semi hauling an excavator that was too large to fit under the bridge. Dan Wil...
Lane Hoffart Mar 06, 2026

STR8 UP receives $1.125 million from provincial government
The provincial government has renewed it’s partnership with STR8 UP to ensure the organization can continue its work in delivering supports that help individuals leave behind the gang life and r...
Lane Hoffart Mar 06, 2026

RCMP searching for 62-year-old woman following attempted armed robbery in Paynton
Maidstone RCMP are looking for a 62-year-old woman in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a home in Paynton. On Wednesday at 4:50 p.m., Maidstone RCMP were called to the scene, where they le...
Keira Miller Mar 06, 2026















