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Taking some precautions before stepping out the front door can help avoid the embarrassment of falling on the ice, or much worse being injured.  

With a winter storm and colder temperatures on the way for the southeast, the Red Cross wants people to be prepared for some common winter emergencies.

That includes weather troubles, home troubles, and ice troubles.

Georgie Matharu, the senior manager of risk reduction for Saskatchewan, discussed some of the details you should consider if you get stuck in a storm on the road this winter.

A British Columbia community's "out-of-the-box" plan to ease its family doctor shortage by hiring physicians as city employees is sparking interest from across Canada, says Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi.

The mayor said the community has hired its first family doctor for a city-operated medical clinic, and the Victoria-area city is looking to hire seven more under the first-in-Canada pilot project.

The family doctors will be paid as community employees, receiving full medical benefits, vacation and a pension, he said.

An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in his department in a year-end interview.

The system, he said, needed some discipline to get the country back on track.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a non-profit provider of health and wellness solutions, is excited to announce a $25,000 donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Saskatchewan. The funds will support the CMHA Saskatchewan 2025 Provincial Mental Health Conference, scheduled for May 2025, as well as mental wellness initiatives for Newcomers to Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan government has officially rejected the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) published by the federal government. 

The original Clean Electricity Regulations were published in Canada Gazette, Part I on August 19, 2023. after concerns were raised by provinces, businesses, and industry leaders, the federal government decided to tweak the regulations in an update paper published on February 16, 2024.

A new expansion to Regina's airport could mean that travellers will spend less time on connecting flights and more getting to where they want to go during their vacations.

Earlier this week, the Government of Saskatchewan, Regina Airport Authority, and United Airlines announced that they would now offer daily flights to Denver.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have returned home.  

After spending the past week in Assiniboia, the team were back at Crescent Point Place for their final home game before the Christmas break after crews from the City of Weyburn repaired the ice plant at the arena.  

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of celebrations and festivities. However, it’s crucial to remember that holiday decorations, gifts, and activities can also pose safety risks, especially for children and pets. The following safety tips will help keep your home safe and ensure a worry-free holiday season for you and your family.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Logan Ferland has earned himself a look at the next level.

With the CFL/NFL workout window open, Ferland was one of eleven CFL players to earn a look from the Denver Broncos at their practice facility this past weekend. Two of his Roughriders teammates also made the trip in receiver Ajou Ajou, and linebacker A.J. Allen.