Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Saskatchewan reduces administrative burden for service rig drivers
The Saskatchewan government says effective Tuesday (Jan 20) it is eliminating the G-Endorsement requirements for Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) member drivers. As well the province...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 20, 2026

Provincial government to introduce online appraisal of firearms
Saskatchewan’s Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod expressed disappointment that the federal government is continuing to proceed with the gun buyback program. In a news release the ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 20, 2026

Early morning break, enter and assault
The Saskatoon Police Service says their officers were dispatched around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after receiving a report that occupant had arrived home only to find unknown men in the house. The allegedly a...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 20, 2026

Costs climb for BHP’s Jansen mine
BHP’s update on the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, which was part of its operational review for the half year ended December 31st, indicates while production is on track, the costs have ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 20, 2026

CUPE 59 survey indicates residents are against privatization of Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
Saskatoon residents are worried about the future of the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, as the City of Saskatoon is debating handing it over to a third-party operator: The YMCA. CUPE President Kent Peter...
Keira Miller Jan 19, 2026

Police say woman was bear sprayed and robbed by stranger who agreed to buy her phone
A woman in Saskatoon says she was bear sprayed and mugged by a man who she thought was going to purchase her old phone. At 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to an apartment building parking lo...
Keira Miller Jan 19, 2026

Southey RCMP investigates a suspended driver, leads to 19 additional charges
Southey RCMP pulled over a vehicle on the Piapot First Nation on January 14 and arrested a 41-year-old man for driving under suspension. Following the arrest, officers searched the vehicle. An RCMP ne...
Neil Billinger Jan 19, 2026

Saskatchewan saw 9.3 per cent rent increase in 2025: NDP
The Opposition NDP is drawing attention to Saskatchewan’s track record when it comes to rental increases. The NDP says according to Rentals.ca, rent in Saskatchewan increased roughly 9.3 per cen...
Keira Miller Jan 19, 2026

Province seeks partner in establishing two new long-term care homes
The provincial government is looking for a proponent to design, build, maintain and operate new long-term care homes in Watson and Estevan. A release from the Province says the new Estevan long-term c...
Keira Miller Jan 19, 2026

Stabbing Sunday evening in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service says a 31-year-old man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing Sunday. The victim reported to Police that he was assaulted and stabbed sometime b...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 19, 2026

















