Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Federal government to launch a $1 billion National School Food Program
While campaigning in 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to launch a National School Food Program and today (Mon) he announced $1 billion over five years to provide meals to and estimated 400...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

On April Fool’s Day carbon price, alcohol tax and federal politicians salaries all increase
While the carbon tax goes up April 1st, the excise tax on liquor also goes up 2 per cent. As of today, the carbon pricing plan increased from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne. It is designed to rise every y...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

Nearly 1,000 new drivers suspended in 2023 for alcohol or cannabis use
Saskatchewan Government Insurance says 982 new drivers had their license suspended last year when they exceeded the provincial limits on cannabis and alcohol. Novice drivers, those with a Learners, or...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

We should be seeing the last of the minus temperatures
The cold that’s gripped the province in early spring will lift this week. Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang says, “That ridge of high pressure that was kind of anchored over Sask...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

Flu season winding down but there was an uptick this year
As flu cases wind down, a medical health officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority summarizes the season by saying flu made a significant comeback this winter. Dr. David Torr explains that in the...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

RCMP warning parents to warn their kids about a sextortion scam
The Saskatchewan RCMP states that there has been an increase in reports of financially motivated online sextortion scams targeting youth. A news release from the RCMP explains that financial sextortio...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

RCMP look for public help to find suspect wanted in a B&E
Lloydminster RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect wanted in connection to a B&E. On Saturday RCMP responded to a break and enter at a home in Lloydminster. Officers det...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

100th Anniversary of Canada’s airforce
Today, April 1st, is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Airforce. Beginning tonight in Moose Jaw the City Hall clock tower will be illuminated blue to mark the occasion as part of a world rec...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

Asbestos Awareness Week
The first week of April is Global Asbestos Awareness Week. Asbestos was regularly used in buildings until the late 1990s and if products containing asbestos are disturbed, the tiny fibres are released...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

Elm tree pruning ban begins Monday
The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan begins April 1 and runs until August 31. Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungus spread by elm bark beetles. These beetles are attracted to fresh cu...
Vanese M. Ferguson Mar 31, 2024
















