Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Five grocery chains agree to work with feds on food prices
After meeting with the five largest grocery store chains this morning (Mon), Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry says they have agreed to support the goal of stabilizing food p...
Carol Thomson Sep 18, 2023

Federal NDP calls Liberal strategy disappointing and says their party proposes an action plan to fight food inflation
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Francois-Philippe Champagne are meeting with executives from the five top...
Vanese M. Ferguson Sep 18, 2023

Have your say as the City of Saskatoon contemplates changing ward boundaries
A second public engagement session will be held this evening to gather input on several proposed ward boundary changes in Saskatoon. In 2022, City Administration determined that Wards 2 and 7 were out...
Keira Miller Sep 18, 2023

City of Saskatoon says road construction is scheduled to be completed on time and on budget
Saskatoon’s road construction projects are both on schedule and on budget, according to a news release from the City of Saskatoon. Construction on the Circle Drive North Bridge began in February...
Keira Miller Sep 18, 2023

Wildfire smoke affecting Saskatchewan
The expectation for fall, outlined by Environment Canada at the beginning of the month, was wildfire smoke would be with us in some form until the snow flies. And it is proving true. There is a specia...
Vanese M. Ferguson Sep 18, 2023

Grocery bills expected to take centre stage as parliament resumes
Housing costs and grocery bills are expected to dominate the agenda as Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons today. Last week the Prime Minister suggested grocery chains could face taxa...
Vanese M. Ferguson Sep 18, 2023

Grand opening held for Prince Albert’s upgraded Carlton Park Community Club
The City of Prince Albert recently held a grand opening for the upgraded Carlton Park Community Club at Crescent Heights, although the work was completed last fall. It was a $160,000 upgrade with $30,...
Carol Thomson Sep 17, 2023

Provinces most selfless residents to be nominated for 2023 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
Nominations for the 2023 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal are now being accepted. Current or former long-term residents who have shown dedication to their community through volunteerism can be nominated b...
Keira Miller Sep 17, 2023

Saskatoon podcast focusing on bringing unnoticed heroes into the limelight enters its 6th season
A local podcast dedicated to shining a light on the unnoticed work of Saskatoon citizens is entering its 6th season. Eric Anderson, the host, creator, and producer of YXE underground, says when he fir...
Keira Miller Sep 17, 2023

Yorkton conservation officers issue various charges at roadside inspection station
Yorkton area conservation officers set up a roadside inspection station targeting invasive species during the Saskatchewan Day long weekend. During the operation, which included RCMP and Saskatchewan ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Sep 17, 2023


















