Alex Kozroski

CPKC has released an official update on the train derailment just outside Gull Lake detailing the extent of the damage. 

At about 5 p.m. last night a CPKC train separated, and 18 cars derailed in total. All of the cars contained potash, valued at $426 per metric tonne. CPKC stated that there were no injuries and there is no threat to public health.  

The Saskatchewan Minister of Health has announced a new rebate program, developed to help people afford out-of-province pediatric care. 

With several vacancies in pediatrics in Saskatchewan, some of the more complex pediatric procedures and surgeries are only available outside of the province. The provincial government is now offering rebates. can reach up to $2,000 per trip or per procedure for a child and one caregiver, intending to ease the financial burden. 

Chief Superintendent Ted Monroe revealed the discovery of 29 additional sexual assault victims of Richard Dyke, who was taken into custody in 2023. 

It was announced that the investigations brought forward 14 counts of sexual assault, 14 counts of sexual interference, 23 counts of making child pornography and nine counts of voyeurism. The stated intention of the RCMP for bringing forth his identity and holding a press conference was to help find other possible victims. 

SaskEnergy has committed a large annual sum to help the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) continue their goals of maintaining biodiversity and improving ecosystems. 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada will be receiving $25,000 of funding annually from SaskEnergy, intended to help conserve the Southwest Sandhills region. This funding is on top of a generous $50,000 two-year annual commitment from the crown corporation, bringing the total donation up to $125,000 over five years. 

A press conference held this morning by Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) President Samantha Becotte shed light on last night’s vote. 

Last night, members of the STF voted 90 per cent against the provincial government’s ‘final offer’. The offer included a 3 percent increase in salary, taking effect retroactively at the beginning of this school year.  

According to Becotte, the significant rejection of the offer is due to the lack of recognition of calls for smaller class sizes and class complexity. 

The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) has just rejected the offer put forward by the provincial government, but negotiations are likely to continue. 

Over May 8 and 9, 92.2 per cent of the STF members cast votes, resulting in an overwhelming majority. Ninety per cent of the vote went against the deal proposed as a ‘final offer’ by the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee.  

The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) has just rejected the offer put forward by the provincial government, but negotiations are likely to continue. 

Over May 8 and 9, 92.2 per cent of the STF members casted votes, resulting in an overwhelming majority. Ninety per cent of the vote went against the deal proposed as a ‘final offer’ by the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee.  

SaskEnergy has committed a large annual sum to help the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) continue their goals of maintaining biodiversity and improving ecosystems. 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada will be receiving $25,000 of funding annually from SaskEnergy, intended to help conserve the Southwest Sandhills region. This funding is on top of a generous $50,000 two-year annual commitment from the crown corporation, bringing the total donation up to $125,000 over five years. 

Different families celebrate the holidays in unique ways, and there may be more than culture to thank for our traditional tendencies. 

According to a holiday-themed study recently conducted by Ancestry LLC, most of the nation would prefer to eat spicy foods over the holidays; with Saskatchewan being the strongest exception.

The study revealed that among those surveyed, 87 per cent of Saskatchewan residents would prefer a traditional turkey dinner, which is compared to 26 per cent of the nation. 

Different families celebrate the holidays in unique ways, and there may be more than culture to thank for our traditional tendencies. 

According to a holiday-themed study recently conducted by Ancestry LLC, most of the nation would prefer to eat spicy foods over the holidays; with Saskatchewan being the strongest exception.

The study revealed that among those surveyed, 87 per cent of Saskatchewan residents would prefer a traditional turkey dinner, which is compared to 26 per cent of the nation.