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The Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) most recent report on the state of mental health care in Canada has turned up results that they describe as ‘alarming’. 

In a first-of-its-kind report titled The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, the CMHA looked at the nation’s mental health system on a province-by-province basis and shared their key statistics the report uncovered. 

Saskatchewan’s legislature resumes today for a brief two-week session, with Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party focusing on affordability after a challenging election campaign.

The session begins with the election of a new Speaker and the delivery of the throne speech, outlining the government’s priorities. Government house leader Tim McLeod said last week that the Saskatchewan Party plans to introduce legislation addressing key campaign promises, including personal tax relief projected to save a family of four more than $3,400 over four years.

The Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins took a pair of wins over the weekend, giving themselves their first pair of wins over a weekend in a while.

Estevan previously only had one win in November, beating the Melville Millionaires on the 8th.

Now with the 3-2 win on Friday and the 1-0 overtime win on Saturday, Head Coach Jason Tatarnic says he's seeing some good results from the team.

Robin M. Buffalo
1981 – 2024

Robin Buffalo, late of White Bear First Nation, passed away on November 20, 2024, in Regina, SK at the age of 43 years.

The Wake will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the White Bear Community Hall on the White Bear First Nation, SK. The Feast will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. and the Funeral Service to follow.

Daryl Houston
1964 - 2024

Daryl Houston, late of Kisbey, SK passed away unexpectantly at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the age of 60 years.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Kisbey Recreation Centre with Rev. Michelle Moore presiding. The private family interment will take place prior to the service at the Arcola Cemetery, Arcola, Saskatchewan.  

In memory of Daryl, memorial donations may be made to the Kisbey Recreation Centre, Box 53, Kisbey, SK.

The Estevan Kinettes are hoping to make Christmas season a little warmer, as they were collecting pyjamas Friday night for their PJ Project. 

"We partnered with the Angel Tree Program and we decided a few years ago that we would like to collect PJ's for the kids on the Angel Tree. They got presents and stocking stuffers, but we thought if we collect PJ's, then the kids can also have pyjamas for Christmas. Because who doesn't like a brand new pair of pyjamas at Christmas time?," shared Susan Colbow, a member of the Kinettes. 

A significant block of native Prairie Grasslands in the southern-most point of Alberta is now being conserved. 

Boundary Creek couple Colleen and Dale Adams have signed an agreement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).  It means their 128 hectare (315 acre) cattle ranch will remain a working landscape while spared from any future subdivision, drainage or cultivation.

After the weekend weather system moves through, southeast Saskatchewan will experience much colder temperatures.

A high-pressure ridge moving in will bring temperatures into the mid-minus double digits. "High temperatures will be in the mid-minus double digits, with lows into the -15°C to -20°C range," said Stephen Berg, a meteorologist from Environment Canada. These temperatures are well below the typical range for this time of year, which normally sees highs of around -2°C.

Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023.

The federal government is providing $45 million in compensation to Inuit in Nunavik as part of Canada's apology for its role in the killing of sled dogs between the mid-1950s and the late 1960s.

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is travelling to Kangiqsujuaq is scheduled to apologize for Canada's role in the killings Saturday afternoon in Northern Quebec.