Saskatchewan News Highlights

Suicide prevention initiative expands to NB and PA

$400,000 in funding announced as province recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day.

Sep 11, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Red tape cut for developers acquiring certain permits, city says

Changes to the building bylaw also mean city administration does not need to notify homeowners within 90 metres with public notice requirements about the proposed projects.

Sep 11, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Focus turns to improving rail

When the elephants fight, the grass suffers. 鈥� African proverb

Sep 11, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Field house missing component for Yorkton sports

A new version of Council launches this fall and planning for 鈥� including starting to dedicate some reserve dollars annually 鈥� to a 鈥榝ield house鈥� project would seem a very good place for them to start their tenure.

Sep 11, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Estevan Mercury Flashback 鈥� Sept. 23, 1992

This week's flashback is from 1992.

Sep 11, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Sask Party first to make it to full slate

Kevin Weedmark nominated in Moosomin-Montmartre to be 61st candidate running for Saskatchewan Party.

Sep 10, 2024 10:38 PM Read more >

Rediscovering our humanity in the face of Gaza's suffering

In times of crisis, such as that experienced in Gaza, finding resilience and meaning is key to preventing despair and maintaining hope.

Sep 10, 2024 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Solidarity key to school cellphone bans

School administrators and parents need to support teachers.

Sep 10, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Downtown barbecue raises nearly $3,200 for cancer research

Organizer diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2019.

Sep 10, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Two Battleford residents honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal

Among the recipients were Darcy Woolfitt and Tim Popp, who are both retired RCMP officers.

Sep 10, 2024 5:21 PM Read more >