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Saskatchewan Six years ago, Jacob Wassermann was still recovering from the international headline-making 2018 Humboldt Broncos’ bus crash, which left the hockey goaltender paralyzed from the waist down. Now, he’s about to represent his country as a rower in the 2024 Paralympic Games. Not even 2 years into new sport,Continue Reading

The government of Saskatchewan says it is “moving forward with constructing” a $1.15-billion irrigation project, despite having never completed or publicly released a feasibility study that was supposed to examine whether it is a good use of public money. Earlier this year, Premier Scott Moe announced “we will begin construction ofContinue Reading

This is part two of a series on the health of print media in Saskatchewan. Click here for part one. In a small radio studio located in a converted meeting room on the second floor of First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) in Regina, students put on headphones, adjust microphones andContinue Reading

Saskatchewan·Analysis Since Darian Durant was traded after the 2016 season, the Riders have cycled through many starting quarterbacks: Kevin Glenn, Zach Collaros, Brandon Bridge and Cody Fajardo. Can Trevor Harris lead the team through a championship run? Harris poised to return to field after knee injury Dylan Earis · CBCContinue Reading

Saskatchewan The provincial government says looming job action by the country’s two main railways could have a devastating effect on Saskatchewan’s economy and reputation.  Railways called for binding arbitration in dispute with Teamsters Canada; feds rejected request The province of Saskatchewan is calling for binding arbitration or back to workContinue Reading

Saskatchewan In Saskatchewan, North America’s largest inland river delta is under threatEnvironmentalists and First Nations leaders are warning that a $4 billion irrigation project by the provincial government could cause a drop in water levels in the Saskatchewan River Delta. The plan is being promoted as a solution to helpContinue Reading

In an agreed-upon statement issued late last week, the Law Society of B.C. reprimanded Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and fined her $10,000, after she admitted she had made a series of false public claims about her accomplishments and history. At the same time, the lawyer, former judge and academic suggests thatContinue Reading

Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal says the the focus of the appeal is the interpretation and application of the notwithstanding clause.  Only one organization was denied intervener status Alexander Quon · CBC News · Posted: Jul 29, 2024 12:48 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 29 The decision byContinue Reading

Saskatchewan Preston Ruzicka wants to attend post-secondary school near his family, but also wants some independence. Preston and his family are frustrated that the province is not helping him live where he wants. ‘I feel profoundly dehumanized and discriminated against,’ 18-year-old saysAdam Hunter · CBC News · Posted: Jul 28,Continue Reading