The Saskatchewan Party secured its fourth consecutive majority mandate in Monday’s election, becoming the longest serving provincial government in Canada. With thousands of mail-in ballots still to be tallied, the centre-right party led by Scott Moe is projected to secure… »
Highlights / Saskatchewan
Arts & Entertainment, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Saskatchewan farmer, inspiration for Hollywood film dies
His name is Percy Schmeiser and he became the unlikely hero in a David vs Goliath battle of a small rural farmer fighting the huge multi-national Monsanto. It began in 1998 when Schmeiser, farmer and farm equipment dealer, grew a… »
Public health investigation into Canadian salmonella outbreak continues
In the ongoing investigation of a salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to red onions from the United States, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has reported an additional 49 illnesses since Aug. 31, according to a press release. As… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life
The farmer vs the giant biotech multinational: Percy – the film
The story of an independent farmer in Saskatchewan in an epic legal battle against biotechnology and chemical giant Monsanto over 20 years ago is now going to the big screen. The legal battle between canola farmer Percy Schmeiser and Monsanto… »
Red onions imported from U.S. likely source of salmonella outbreak in Canada
Investigators from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) determined on Thursday that red onions imported from the United States are the likely source of an outbreak of salmonella infections across the country. On July 24, the PHAC said that… »
Manitoba government pledges $2.5 million to host 2020 CFL season
Manitoba has made a $2.5 million bid to host the Canadian Football League’s shortened 2020 season in Winnipeg, according to an announcement from Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on Monday. The bid to host the CFL is part of a larger,… »
Researchers in Saskatchewan developing COVID-19 saliva test
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan are leading the development of a new test that will be able to detect SARS-Cov-2 proteins in saliva, according to a press release from the University of Saskatchewan last Thursday. Dr. Walter Siqueira of… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Retail businesses open in Saskatchewan next week
The province of Saskatchewan will begin its second phase of reopening next week according to an announcement from the province’s Premier Scott Moe yesterday. Starting on May 19, retail businesses, shopping malls, personal services, such as barbers and hair stylists,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada invests in power line to deliver hydroelectric power to Saskatchewan
The Canadian federal government announced yesterday that it is investing $18.7 million to the construction of a transmission line that will connect Saskatchewan to Manitoba’s supply of cleaner hydroelectricity, according to a press release from the Manitoba government. Manitoba Hydro,… »
Saskatchewan requires criminal record checks before name change
Criminal record checks will be required for people who want to change their name in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. According to a press release, Saskatchewan becomes the first province that can reject a name change due to certain criminal… »
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