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

Garage fire in Kensington neighbourhood
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the Kensington neighbourhood this morning. The call came in at 5:52 a.m. and arrriving firefighters could see smoke and flames coming from a...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 28, 2025

It’s official, all Peavey Mart stores are closing
What was rumoured, is true. Peavey Industries LP, Canada’s largest farm and ranch retail chain, announced last evening that it has obtained an Initial Order for creditor protection under the Com...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 28, 2025

International epidemic preparedness group provides millions for USask’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization
It’s a good day for VIDO. That’s according to its Director and CEO, Dr. Volker Gerdts as $24 million in funding from one of the world’s largest organizations that focuses on new dise...
Carol Thomson Jan 27, 2025

Accident west of Melfort claims three lives
Melfort RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving SUVs on Highway #41 in the RM of Flett’s Springs. This was over the lunch hour on Friday and RCMP say one SUV had three occupants who ...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 27, 2025

Peavy Mart announces closures
Peavy Mart, self-described as “Your Rural Lifestyles Store” has announced it is going to close nearly 22 locations across Ontario and Nova Scotia by the end of April. In a news release, th...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 27, 2025

Work is underway to make it tougher to get bear spray and increase penalties
The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes that there has been a rising number of bear spray incidents across the province and is advocating for new legislation from the provincial go...
Carol Thomson Jan 27, 2025

Results from Dare 2 Judge Competition at Saskatoon Prairieland
The 4-H Regional Judging Competition and the University of Saskatchewan Judging Team Competition were held over the weekend. Dare 2 Judge offers an exciting weekend for 4-H and post-secondary students...
Neil Billinger Jan 26, 2025

IMII study suggests ‘generation four’ SMRs will be needed to power Saskatchewan’s mining industry
A recent study conducted by the International Minerals Innovation Institute further suggests that Small Modular Reactors do have a place when it comes to generating clean energy in Saskatchewan’...
Keira Miller Jan 26, 2025

Revamped program at Suncrest College allows students to learn while employed
Thanks to the reworking of an old program at Suncrest College, students in the Continuing Care Assistant Program at the Melfort campus will be able to complete the course while also working part time....
Keira Miller Jan 26, 2025

Saskatchewan RCMP investigate 75 interprovincial trafficking files in 2024
In 2024, the RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams investigated 75 interprovincial trafficking files, relating to firearms, drugs, and humans. SERT’s Senior Investigative Officer ...
Keira Miller Jan 25, 2025














