Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Wildfires causing poor air quality across Saskatchewan
The smoke spell over Saskatoon seemed to have cleared out Friday evening, but experts predict there will soon be more on the way. Environment Canada Meteorologist Jason Knight says the band of smoke w...
Keira Miller Jul 15, 2023

Provincial mineral exploration project budget expanded for critical minerals
Companies can now submit applications for Saskatchewan’s expanded Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive through the provincial government’s website. The Minister of Energy and Resources, ...
Carol Thomson Jul 15, 2023

Federal funding announced to support several autism organizations and their members
Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion has announced up to $500,000 for three organizations to work together to outline the requirements for a national a...
Carol Thomson Jul 15, 2023

Moosomin woman dies in highway collision with semi truck
A Moosomin woman has passed away as a result of a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and a car. Friday morning at 1:40am on Highway 1, Moosomin RCMP responded to a call of a collision, and t...
Keira Miller Jul 14, 2023

Clear dividing line between smoky and non-smoky areas in Saskatchewan
The satellite view—courtesy of Environment and Climate Change Canada—clearly shows where the forest fire smoke is and where the conditions are much better. Saskatoon was on the wrong side ...
Neil Billinger Jul 14, 2023

Regina man faces extortion charges after threatening provincial government official
A Regina man is being charged with extortion following an investigation of an incident that occurred at the beginning of this year. In January, an elected provincial government official told Regina po...
Keira Miller Jul 14, 2023

Young British Columbia firefighter dies while on the job
A young BC Wildfire Service firefighter has died while on the job near Revelstoke. Thursday at 3:30pm, Revelstoke RCMP learned that a 19-year-old female firefighter was clearing brush in a remote area...
Keira Miller Jul 14, 2023

Kindersley RCMP respond to seven suspected fentanyl overdoses, three fatal
From April to July, Kindersley RCMP responded to seven calls involving suspected fentanyl, with three men succumbing to fatal overdoses on May 14th, July 4th and July 12th. With the other four calls, ...
Carol Thomson Jul 14, 2023

Looking for missing Keeseekoose teen
Kamsack RCMP are looking for a 16 year old girl who was reported missing from Keeseekoose on Wednesday. Peyton-Lee Kakakaway was last seen around 11 o’clock Tuesday night. Anyone with informatio...
Carol Thomson Jul 14, 2023

Ukrainian softball team plays in Canada Cup thanks to donations
It was a touching moment at the premier women’s softball event on Thursday. The Canada Cup International Softball Championship is on in Surrey, British Columbia and after Ukraine’s U19 tea...
Carol Thomson Jul 14, 2023
















