Larissa McEwen

NDP leader Carla Beck says she's disappointed that the Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation are back at an impasse. 

The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation resumed negotiations at the beginning of the week but those talks quickly came to an impasse.

Drivers may experience wildlife collisions any time of year, and they can be unnerving. Following these safety precautions can help to avoid or minimize damage when you can't make a clean escape from large wildlife on the road. 

“Wildlife collisions are very common in Saskatchewan, and in some cases are difficult to avoid,” said Tyler McMurchy, media manager with SGI. “But there are some steps drivers can take to avoid being in a collision.”  

Drivers may experience wildlife collisions any time of year, and they can be unnerving. Following these safety precautions can help to avoid or minimize damage when you can't make a clean escape from large wildlife on the road. 

“Wildlife collisions are very common in Saskatchewan, and in some cases are difficult to avoid,” said Tyler McMurchy, media manager with SGI. “But there are some steps drivers can take to avoid being in a collision.”  

Recently released PISA results from 2022 show that Saskatchewan ranks amongst the lowest in the country, in core areas such as reading, math, and science.  

This standardized testing is completed by students in Grade 10, between 15-16 years old. 

Saskatchewan's average score for math was 468, which was tied for last with New Brunswick. Quebec had the highest average at 514. 

A Provincial Drug Alert System has been released to aid the Ministry of Health in monitoring the toxicity of illegal drugs across Saskatchewan.  

The Drug Alert System is an initiative through the Saskatchewan Drug Task Force.  

With new and old businesses opening and infrastructure updates Midale has laid the foundation for continued growth in the new year. 

“We’ve been very busy through the community this year both with Infrastructure and things happening,” said Al Hauglum, Mayor of Midale.  

The Midale Qwick Stop reopened, along with the car wash, and they welcomed Big Bob's Meats to town. 

With Christmas around the corner parents should watch for unsafe toys can make their way under the tree and into the hands of children. 

Being aware of the safety hazards is the best way to prevent potential risks and accidents. 

Product Safety Officer, Dana Mikkelsen, with the Consumer Product Safety program at Health Canada explained some things to look for when you are purchasing toys this holiday season. 

Working from home can have an impact on your health, however, it doesn't have to be a negative impact. 

The effects of working from home largely depend on the person, and what kind of lifestyle that person leads, said Megan Lingelbach, a clinical dietician at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  

The benefits of working from home include having more time to prepare and eat nutritious foods as well as reducing how often people pick up fast food. 

Another benefit comes from flexible schedules and shorter commute times, so they have more time to exercise.   

The government of Saskatchewan's parental inclusion and consent policy has stopped the use of third parties to provide sexual health education in schools. 

Laura Melle, Assistant Executive Director for Envision Counselling explained that before the policy change, they were contracted to help teachers deliver sexual health information in schools across Southeast Saskatchewan.   

The poppy is the most notable symbol when Canadians think about Remembrance Day.  

Local Legion branches across the country run the Poppy Campaign from the last Friday of October to November 11 annually. The public is able to take a poppy and leave a donation. This serves as visual representation of support to Canadian veterans who have served or currently serve in the armed forces. 

Money collected during this time goes into a trust fund that is used for assistance to veterans as well as their families.