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

Majority Prefer Saskatoon Residential Speed Limits To Stay The Same
Almost 15,000 people participated in the City of Saskatoon’s traffic safety survey on residential speed limits, and another 414 people were invited to take a third-party phone or online survey w...
Carol Thomson Jun 03, 2021

Brandt Undergoing Major Hiring Expansion
The Brandt Group of Companies has announced plans to hire more than 1,000 new employees by the end of 2021. The new positions will span the Regina-based company’s 100+ location international net...
Gord Wiebe Jun 02, 2021

Only 86 New Cases and One Death; COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands
Saskatchewan’s vaccination roll-out plan is being expanded again, with inter-changability of types and more AstraZeneca doses being available soon in the province. On Wednesday, all residents ag...
Les Lazaruk Jun 01, 2021

No More Cloth Masks, Single Use Only, at the University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan has made single-use-3-ply masks mandatory on campus effective immediately, no more cloth masks, and the policy will continue throughout the summer. The University says i...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jun 01, 2021

Muskowekwan First Nation Honours Missing and Disappeared Children
Muskowekwan First Nation says it stands in solidarity with the Kamloops First Nation that must heal from the horrific news of the remains of 215 children discovered on the site of the former Kamloops ...
Gord Wiebe Jun 01, 2021

The Prime Minister Addresses Leaders Raising the Aftermath of Residential Schools
Justin Trudeau has addressed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, meeting virtually until Friday. The Prime Minister used the opportunity to praise municipal leaders for their partnership with t...
Newsroom Jun 01, 2021

SGI Proposes Rate Rebalancing
SGI has submitted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for what it calls, a revenue-neutral rate rebalancing. The proposed changes would result in a net 0% change overall to the Auto Fund....
Gord Wiebe Jun 01, 2021

SGEU Calls for Paid Sick Leave Legislation
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union is calling for paid sick leave for all workers in the province. SGEU President Tracey Sauer has written to Don Morgan, Minister for Labou...
Gord Wiebe Jun 01, 2021

Prayer Vigil at Residential School Site
The FSIN has indicated that initial sites for radar ground search should include Indian Residental Schools at Muskowekwan, Onion Lake St. Anthony’s, Beauval, Guy Hill, Lebret and Sturgeon Landin...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jun 01, 2021

Gathering Input from the Public on How the New Library’s Interior Should Look
A concept design has been revealed for Saskatoon’s upcoming Central Library. A media release from the Saskatoon Public Library notes the building’s concept draws inspiration from tradition...
Brad Jennings Jun 01, 2021















