Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) Top News Stories

Anthrax confirmed in two cattle in northwest Saskatchewan
Lab tests were positive on samples from two cattle that died on a farm in the Rural Municipality of Paynton, about 60 kilometres northwest of North Battleford. The rest of the herd is being vaccinated...
Neil Billinger May 14, 2025

Saskatoon Mayor anticipates property tax hike following November budget deliberations
The City of Saskatoon could be looking at developing a new fiscal framework in the coming years. At her State of the City address on Wednesday, Mayor Cynthia Block explained that with inflation, it is...
Keira Miller May 14, 2025

SHA warns of additional measles exposure risks in six communities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning residents of several measles exposure risks across the province. Affected communities include Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Gravelbourg, Assiniboia, Ou...
Keira Miller May 14, 2025

Early morning house fire in Warman
Warman Fire Rescue stated on social media that there was an early morning house fire in the community Wednesday. The duplex on Redwood Crescent was fully engulfed when fire crews rolled up with flames...
Vanese M. Ferguson May 14, 2025

Provincial Government prepares for potential Canada Post strike
With a potential postal strike that could begin as soon as May 22nd, the provincial government is putting contingency plans in place to limit service disruptions as much as possible. The province enco...
Keira Miller May 14, 2025

Prince Albert offers a new option in tackling graffiti
The City of Prince Albert has launched their annual Anti-Graffiti Program which the City describes as “New and Improved”. Homeowners, business owners and private owned facilities can apply...
Lisa Denby May 14, 2025

Mining and minerals companies face labour shortage challenges
Saskatchewan's mining and minerals sector is finding ways to recruit new workers in the face of a labour shortage. Al Shpyth with the International Minerals Innovation Institute says a recent Saskatch...
Keira Miller May 14, 2025

Fears emerge that care could get worse if Sask. Party moves ahead with healthcare cuts
The Saskatchewan NDP and the family of William Hastie are calling on the Sask. Party Government to reverse their cuts to the healthcare funding immediately. This comes after the 96-year-old froze to d...
Lisa Denby May 13, 2025

Prime Minister Carney’s cabinet has 24 new faces
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his new cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall Tuesday morning. Some notable changes include dropping Bill Blair from cabinet and naming David McGuint...
Keira Miller May 13, 2025

Air quality advisory in effect for Saskatoon, Prince Albert
Environment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for a section of central Saskatchewan that encompasses Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, as well as further north to Cumberland House and Big Sandy La...
Keira Miller May 13, 2025

















