SaskToday.ca • April 6, 2022

Lanigan mayor calling for answers on 2-year-long hospital closure

Lanigan mayor Tony Mycock is calling on the provincial ministry of health to answer questions about the reopening of the community’s local hospital, which has been closed for nearly two years.

SaskToday.ca • April 1, 2022

Regina, Saskatoon approve bid to co-host 2023 World Juniors

Hockey fans from across the world could be descending on the prairies next year if an approved collaborative bid from Regina and Saskatoon successfully secures hosting rights to the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.

SaskToday.ca • March 18, 2022

‘A game-changer:’ EGADZ relaunches youth emergency support app

EGADZ Saskatoon and development partners unveiled a newly revamped version of its mobile app I Am Not 4 Sale, with the intent of ensuring safe emergency support is just a few finger taps away for vulnerable Saskatchewan youth.

SaskToday.ca • March 12, 2022

‘People and not just numbers:’ vigil for COVID-19 victims held in Regina

A moment of silence descended on the front steps of the Saskatchewan legislative building Saturday, interrupted only by the music and honking of anti-vaccine demonstrators set-up further down the street.

SaskToday.ca • March 9, 2022

Yorkton man wins surprise $20M in lottery draw

When Yorkton resident Ernie Anuik headed out for a regular trip to the store to check his lottery tickets, he did not expect to see the celebratory message on the kiosk that he received.

SaskToday.ca • March 8, 2022

Why are catalytic converters a rising target for theft in Sask.?

The phrase “catalytic converter theft” is trending in Saskatchewan, leaving many to wonder why this specific vehicle part is suddenly in the spotlight.

SaskToday.ca • March 4, 2022

Living Skies Student Film Festival takes seats for 34th annual event

Co-organizer and filmmaker Jillian Bader was excited to step into the Shumiatcher Open Stage Thursday night for the opening of the Living Skies Student Film Festival, to celebrate the talents of up-and-coming student filmmakers.

SaskToday.ca • February 26, 2022

‘It’s about the cause:’ Regina gathers at solidarity rally for Ukraine

A somber crowd gathered at the legislative building in Regina on Friday evening, in a demonstration of support for Ukraine following the violent invasion by Russia earlier this week.

SaskToday.ca • February 8, 2022

‘Run it's course:’ Sask. premier says removal of vax policy intends to ‘heal’ division

Saskatchewan is set to be the first province in Canada to lift it's proof of vaccination policy, which Premier Scott Moe said will hopefully be the first step in healing “divisions” across the province.

SaskToday.ca • February 5, 2022

Regina freedom convoy arrives at Sask. Legislature for extended barricade

Traffic in the core of Regina fell almost to a standstill on Saturday afternoon, as a convoy of anti-COVID-mandate supporters gathered to begin what organizers indicated will be a prolonged barricade of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly and its surrounding grounds.

SaskToday.ca • January 17, 2022

Regina dancer, artist Robin Poitras “honoured” to be named to Order of Canada

Regina-based multidisciplinary and dance artist Robin Poitras said the day she received the call letting her know she had been selected as a new appointment to the Order of Canada, she was surprised.

SaskToday.ca • January 13, 2022

Sask. Premier Scott Moe tests positive for COVID-19

Saskatchewan’s premier has tested positive to COVID-19, just days after making two public appearances in the province.

SaskToday.ca • January 12, 2022

“Trust themselves:” Sask. premier, chief health officer differ on COVID gathering limits

Saskatchewan’s premier and top doctor are offering a conflicting message about the value of gathering limitations, as Saskatchewan residents are bombarded with a fifth wave of COVID-19 transmission.

SaskToday.ca • January 10, 2022

Sask. NDP critics call for resignation of “unfit” education minister

Opposition education critic Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP are openly calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dustin Duncan, following what they feel is a “failure” to fulfill duties this fall.

SaskToday.ca • January 5, 2022

Students, staff asked to self-report COVID cases in Sask. schools

With schools across Saskatchewan returning to classrooms earlier this week, the province has announced that the plan to monitor COVID-19 spread in schools is asking parents to pick up on at-home rapid antigen testing.

SaskToday.ca • December 22, 2021

Indigenous-owned Regina salon recipient of $50K national grant

For salon owner Jennifer Dubois, expansion was always part of the plan for Miyosiwin Salon Spa, but a recent grant win has bolstered her visions for the future at exactly the right moment.

SaskToday.ca • December 22, 2021

NDP call for holiday gathering restrictions to head off fifth wave of COVID

Opposition leader Ryan Meili responded to the provincial government’s pandemic message for the holidays, calling on officials to be more proactive as a fifth wave of COVID-19 looms in the future.

SaskToday.ca • December 17, 2021

Twinkle tours of holiday lights made easy thanks to Sask. website

For Regina resident Iann Gorrill, the holidays aren’t complete without an evening spent touring the best light displays his community has to offer — and he’s not alone.

SaskToday.ca • December 16, 2021

Sask. expands booster doses to 18+ to “prepare for Omicron” variant

Saskatchewan has announced an expansion of availability to booster dose vaccines, in the hopes of preparing residents for the potential incoming wave of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

SaskToday.ca • December 9, 2021

Sask. to address surgical backlog with increased capacity, privatized help

The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Ministry of Health have announced that goals to address the pandemic-caused surgical backlog in the province will include significant increases to surgical capacities over the next four years.