Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

New paramedic recruits from Australia begin work at Medavie Health Services West
It’s a first for EMS operations in Saskatoon. Seven international recruits from Australia began their EMS careers in the city today (Thurs). Director of Public Affairs for Medavie Health Service...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

African-Canadian/Black History Month in Saskatchewan
February is Black History Month across Canada and African-Canadian/Black History Month in Saskatchewan. The theme this year is “Black resistance” which celebrates how African-Canadians hav...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

Altercation at Saskatchewan Penitentiary leaves one man dead, one seriously injured
An inmate died at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary and another was serious injured after an altercation between a group of inmates Thursday night. The RCMP’s Prince Albert General Investigative Sec...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

Design and Construction contract awarded for Victoria Hospital expansion
Construction is expected to begin this spring on the expansion of Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. The $898 million contract has been awarded to PCL Construction Management. Prince Albert Grand Cou...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

Saskatoon’s Property Assessment Review & Appeal period to close soon, Prince Albert’s begins
Saskatoon’s residential and commercial property owners are being reminded that the City’s 30-Day Assessment Review & Appeal period closes Monday, February 5th. Those interested in fili...
Keira Miller Feb 01, 2024

First rotating strike for Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation
Teachers around the province are going on their third one-day strike today. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte says today, the rotating full-day strike will only be tak...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

First ever Radiothon to support mental wellness
Although Family Service Saskatoon has been part of the community for 93 years, they are still one of the best kept secrets in Saskatoon. That’s according to Faith Rowland, Family Service Saskato...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

Another day of warm weather records broken
Another 18 records were broken in Saskatchewan for warmest temperatures ever in their respective areas for January 31st. Saskatoon made the list this time. The previous record was 6.1 in 1931 and yest...
Carol Thomson Feb 01, 2024

New CEO at Saskatoon YMCA
The Saskatoon YMCA has appointed DeeAnn Mercier as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mercier’s resume includes being Executive Director of the Broadway Improvement District and communications dir...
Newsroom Jan 31, 2024

Building under construction collapses
Emergency crews responded to an industrial accident on Wednesday where a building that was under construction has collapsed. At 1:40pm, police, fire, and ambulance services responded to the call from ...
Keira Miller Jan 31, 2024


















