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‘This is something that needs another look:’ Petition started to revive Saskatchewan film industry
'Just Friends' starring Ryan Reynolds, and 'The Messengers' featuring Kristen Stewart. These are just two of many movies and shows that have been filmed in Saskatchewan featuring star-studded casts. B...
Jul 04, 2020
Blackstrap has a new option to beat the summer heat in Saskatchewan
With summer in full swing, people are itching to get outdoors and have some fun. A neat new business has popped up in the province that might be right up their alley. It’s called Saskatchewan Aq...
Jul 04, 2020
Back to the movies – Saskatchewan theatres once again open their doors
Opening afternoon at the Cinescape Cineplex movie theatre on Eighth Street in Saskatoon was decidedly un-Hollywood; there were no huge lineups, no couples arguing about whether to see a romantic movie...
Jul 03, 2020
‘I’ve never seen a gully washer like that ever:’ Humboldt resident after sewer line burst
As an intense storm hit the City of Humboldt for the second time in just a few weeks, Bob and Theresa Steven said they watched out their windows as the street in front of their home nearly turned into...
Jul 02, 2020
Sask. celebrates Canada Day with online hub
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Canada Day celebrations in Saskatchewan to cancel or move online. The Provincial Capital Commission has put together an online hub which includes performances by ...
Jul 01, 2020
Province may consider making masks ‘temporarily mandatory’ during future localized outbreaks
As the second part of the Phase 4 Re-Open Saskatchewan plans are set to get underway on July 6 with more businesses, leisure facilities and performing arts venues likely to welcome back patrons, Premi...
Jun 30, 2020
PAGC ‘disturbed’ by use of force in Facebook video; calls for meeting with Mayor and police
The leadership of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) has called for a meeting with Mayor Greg Dionne and Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) Chief Jon Bergen after a video surfaced on Facebook sho...
Jun 30, 2020
Saskatchewan reports six new COVID-19 cases, seven more recoveries
The province announced six new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan on Saturday. Seven more recoveries were also reported in the government news release. All new cases are located in the far north region, b...
Jun 27, 2020
Chief of Saskatchewan Highway Patrol fired over questionable purchases suing the province for wrongful dismissal
The former chief of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol is suing the province for damages alleging he was wrongfully dismissed. Highways Ministry Communications Executive Director Doug Wakabayashi confirm...
Jun 26, 2020
Advocate for inmates calls on government to scrap Saskatoon jail expansion
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is leading the charge to have the provincial government change course on a planned expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. The organization works with...
Jun 25, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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