safety

The Saskatchewan government has put a moratorium on new wild boar farms, after decades of expanding feral swine populations.  The province also says existing farms will require licensing and regular inspection. Toby Tschetter, the chair of Sask Pork, says the regulations will help the industry respond to animal escapes and potential disease outbreaks. Research from the University […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite breakdowns. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launched aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule early last month, the first people to ride it. Helium leaks and […]

TULUM, Mexico (AP) — Beryl battered Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Friday after hitting near the resort town of Tulum, whipping trees and knocking out power, while officials in Texas urged coastal residents to prepare as the storm moves toward the Gulf of Mexico. Beryl hit Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane but weakened to a tropical storm […]

REGINA — Using your helmet is using your head, at least when it comes to ATV safety, is a message from the Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association this summer. “Protecting your head is one of the most important things you can do to help ensure a great ATV experience,” says John Meed, General Manager of […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean. In Kingston, people boarded up windows, fishermen pulled their boats out of the water before sitting around a table to […]

WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION — SaskEnergy has announced the unveiling of new safety signs, designed by Saskatchewan Indigenous artist Jade Roberts, to be installed in the 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province. By incorporating Indigenous design, SaskEnergy’s aim is to deliver natural gas safety messages in a way that resonates with Indigenous communities and customers, […]

The year that has passed since a bus crash killed 17 seniors headed to a Manitoba casino on a bright late-spring day has been one of grief, community support, a slow return to normal and, for some, a long road to recovery. It has also left unanswered questions about the genesis of the horrific crash […]

Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding drivers to drive safely this May long weekend. As part of Canada Road Safety Week, the RCMP and other police services will focus on eliminating impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and driving without a seatbelt. Supt. Grant St. Germaine, the officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services, says that […]

 The Saskatchewan government has reaffirmed their financial commitment Monday towards addressing issues of interpersonal violence and abuse in the province.  At an announcement Monday the province confirmed it is providing $42.6 million over three years to 34 community-based service organizations and 54 programs across Saskatchewan. This will go toward supports and services for those impacted by interpersonal […]

Trucks laden with oversized concrete panels have become a familiar sight on the streets of Regina as the ambitious project to construct the Regina General Hospital (RGH) parkade moves forward. With each passing day, the framework of what will soon be a four-level structure is beginning to take shape. Health Minister Everett Hindley expressed the […]