Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Campers will soon be able to make reservations at Saskatchewan’s provincial parks
If you plan to camp at one of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks, it’s time to plan when and where because online reservations open at 7 Monday morning for all seasonal campsites. Then, April...
Carol Thomson Mar 31, 2024

Ile-a-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors short film named Best History Film at Toronto Documentary Festival
A short film has been released about the Ile-a-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors and their continued wait for the school to be formally recognized as a residential school and compensated by the f...
Carol Thomson Mar 31, 2024

Over half of small businesses to raise prices due to federal carbon tax increase
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the 23 per cent increase to the carbon tax on April 1st, April Fool’s Day, is no joke for small business owners. The CFIB says in a news rele...
Carol Thomson Mar 31, 2024

‘Journey to Trades’ program will equip women with construction skills and experience
Eighteen women will get to develop the skills necessary to start a career in the construction trades, thanks to a $248,000 investment from the Ministry of Immigrant and Career Training. The pre-employ...
Keira Miller Mar 31, 2024

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
















