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Prisoner who escaped Saskatchewan Penitentiary outside of Prince Albert returns to custody
A prisoner that escaped the Saskatchewan Penitentiary on June 10th has turned himself in. 28 year-old Carey Henry was serving a four-and-a-half year sentence for failing to comply with an undertaking,...
Jun 16, 2020
Over $80 million to be invested in long-term care homes in Saskatchewan
The provincial government has announced an investment of over $80 million into long-term care facilities in Saskatchewan. The investment includes new long-term care facilities in Grenfell and La Ronge...
Jun 16, 2020
Ottawa extends CERB program by eight more weeks while extending U.S border closure until at least July 21st
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s encouraged that some parts of the economy, but adds there’s still a long way to go for people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. At his mornin...
Jun 16, 2020
Premier Moe comments on Co-op refinery labour dispute as session resumes
The sound of car horns could be heard from inside the Saskatchewan Legislature on Monday afternoon when MLAs began their three-week legislative session amid COVID-19. Unifor members were seen picketin...
Jun 16, 2020
Martensville man sentenced to four years for fatal impaired driving accident in 2018 that killed an 11-year-old girl
A Martensville man has been sentenced to four years in jail in connection to the death of an 11-year-old girl. On December 21st, 2018, emergency crews responded to a head on, two-vehicle crash at the ...
Jun 16, 2020
Saskatchewan senator feels RCMP boss should quit saying she doesn’t understand racism
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki should resign or be removed to ensure the national police force can properly serve Indigenous communities, a Saskatchewan senator said Monday. Sen. Lillian Dyck said Luc...
Jun 15, 2020
Police charge suspect connected to four arson incidents in Regina
A Regina man is facing four charges of arson after incidents from May 30th to June 11th led to Regina Fire crews being deployed. The first incident took place May 30th, where a large tree stump was bu...
Jun 15, 2020
Reaction to Saskatchewan budget
The province is forecasting a deficit of $2.4 billion dollars. That number that Finance Minister Donna Harpauer refers to as “daunting” was announced Monday as a full provincial budget was...
Jun 15, 2020
Saskatchewan budget shows historic deficit of $2.4 billion dollars
Stressing that this is a "pandemic budget", Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer is releasing a financial statement that shows the impact COVID-19 has had on the province's bank book. The budg...
Jun 15, 2020
Wake and funeral in Far North region of SK results in COVID-19 numbers in Sask taking a big jump
For the first time since May 20, the province is seeing a double-digit increase in the amount of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan. The province is reporting 18 new cases on Monday to bring the provincia...
Jun 15, 2020
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