Scott Boulton

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to help address the rising cost of living for student borrowers by enhancing their Repayment Assistance Plan.

On November 1, the Saskatchewan Student Aid Program and Canada Student Financial Assistance Program are introducing enhancements that will improve the affordability of student loan repayment and streamline repayment processes. 

Today the provincial government introduced The Saskatchewan First Act as they look to strengthen Saskatchewan's autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction over its natural resources.

"This historic legislation will help protect our economic growth and prosperity from intrusive federal policies that encroach upon our legislative sovereignty," Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. "It is time to draw the line and assert our constitutional rights." 

Members of STARS’ air medical crew have won the prestigious Association of Air Medical Services’ 2022 Air Medical Transport Simulation Competition. 

Regina-based nurse Kevin Easton and paramedic Chris Fay represented STARS at the annual critical care skills contest on the big stage, held during the AAMS conference in Tampa, Florida last week.

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health introduced a biosimilars initiative this morning that they say will ensure Saskatchewan residents have access to high-quality medications at a lower cost.

Biosimilars are versions of drugs that are made when an original biologic drug no longer has patent protection. A biosimilar has the same active ingredients as the original drug but is less expensive.

The province says biosimilars are made to the same standards as original biologic drugs and have met Health Canada’s regulatory requirements for efficacy and safety.

The start of fall seems to be all but unavoidable and that's bringing with it a chance of sickness in the community.

Flu season is beginning in Saskatchewan, with strains of influenza likely making their way around the province.

To prepare for that, the Saskatchewan Health Authority prepares by studying what happens in the southern hemisphere, which experiences its fall and flu season first.

SHA Medical Health Officer Dr. Stanley Enebeli says that this year it looks like even the flu season will be getting back to normal after the pandemic.

Saskatchewan has seen a spike in population this quarter, greater than any other recorded jump in population for the province.

The second quarter of 2022 saw the province grow by 6,465 people- the largest population jump since Statistics Canada started releasing quarterly population counts in 1971.

Trade and Export Development minister Jeremy Harrison attributed the increase to more jobs being created in the province, which is attracting more people.

Saskatchewan has seen a spike in population this quarter, greater than any other recorded jump in population for the province.

The second quarter of 2022 saw the province grow by 6,465 people- the largest population jump since Statistics Canada started releasing quarterly population counts in 1971.

Trade and Export Development minister Jeremy Harrison attributed the increase to more jobs being created in the province, which is attracting more people.

Gas prices have been going up on the prairies, with some stations in the Swift Current area coming in at above 163.9 cents per litre.

That increase is due to a number of factors, with one expert saying that the increase is due to a rebound in demand for gasoline.

That comes as a hurricane is bearing down on the east coast of the United States, which could disrupt any fuel and energy traffic in the area.

President of Canadians for Affordable energy Dan McTeague details just how much of an increase some areas will see.

Gas prices have been going up on the prairies, with some stations in the Moose Jaw area coming in at above 163.9 cents per litre.

That increase is due to a number of factors, with one expert saying that the increase is due to a rebound in demand for gasoline.

That comes as a hurricane is bearing down on the east coast of the united states, which could disrupt any fuel and energy traffic in the area.

President of Canadians for Affordable energy Dan McTeague details just how much of an increase some areas will see.

Announced earlier this week, the federal government will be lifting currently existing COVID regulations for people traveling to Canada.

Some of the changes include an end to mandatory masks on flights and trains, mandatory vaccination, and randomized testing of people entering the country.

That will apply to people coming in through the country through the land, air, and sea, with all sectors dropping the regulations.

CBSA Corporate Chief for the Southern Saskatchewan and Southern Alberta district Scott Kienlen says the change is coming at the end of the month.