Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Poll suggests majority of Canadians oppose Monday’s carbon tax hike
According to a Leger poll, 69 per cent of Canadians oppose the federal carbon tax hike on April 1st. That from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The CTF says the federal government is increasing the ...
Carol Thomson Mar 31, 2024

Elliot Lake, Ontario beats out Wolseley, Sask. to win Kraft Hockeyville competition
After millions of votes were cast, the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2024 was Elliot Lake, Ontario. The community, which is two hours west of Sudbury, will receive $250,000 for arena upgrades, the oppor...
Keira Miller Mar 31, 2024

Provincial government invests in mining and exploration careers
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $100,000 in the Saskatchewan Mining Association to promote careers in mining and exploration. The funding will support the development of classroom and onli...
Carol Thomson Mar 30, 2024

CRA provides tips for avoiding scams and schemes this tax season
In the midst of tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency is providing the public with tips on how to avoid being scammed. CRA Spokesman Adam Finley says scams are getting more sophisticated every year, w...
Keira Miller Mar 30, 2024

Province provides a chance for Indigenous students to learn in their first language
Indigenous students will have more opportunity to learn in their first language. A news release from the provincial government says through just over $100,000 in funding, the First Nations University ...
Carol Thomson Mar 30, 2024

Have breakfast with the birds this summer through Meewasin’s summer experience programs
Nature lovers will be eager to hear that Meewasin is bringing back several summer experiences, including Wildflower Walk, Birding Breakfast, and Naughty by Nature. These experiences provide an opportu...
Keira Miller Mar 30, 2024

Attempted armed robbery in Regina leads to arrest of White Bear First Nation man
A 24-year-old man from White Bear First Nation is facing five charges following an attempted armed robbery in Regina. On Friday at 2:39 PM, police were dispatched to a robbery in progress complaint in...
Keira Miller Mar 30, 2024

RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams work to rid the streets of drugs, weapons and human trafficking
From last August through November, the RCMP’s Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team, Crime Reduction Team and Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team took meth, cocaine, fentanyl and 46 firear...
Carol Thomson Mar 30, 2024

Prince Albert improves City Anti-Graffiti Program
The City of Prince Albert is improving its anti-graffiti program, with the new and improved version to be implemented on Tuesday. A release from the City says the most effective way to prevent graffit...
Keira Miller Mar 30, 2024

Western Development Museum celebrates 75 years on April 2nd
In recognition of the museum’s 75th anniversary, the province has proclaimed April 2nd, this Tuesday, as Western Development Museum Day in Saskatchewan. Also on Tuesday, all four WDM’s acr...
Keira Miller Mar 30, 2024
















