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Sophia ends Olivia's 9-year run as most popular female baby name in Sask.
The list of the most popular baby names in the province has been updated by eHealth Saskatchewan as it continues to compile birth registrations from the end of 2024.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic announces layoffs
Saskatchewan Polytechnic announced 27 layoffs on Thursday, citing a drop in enrolment and other factors.
Tuition increase at University of Saskatchewan has students worried about affordability
The University of Saskatchewan recently announced a 3.8 per cent increase in tuition. The students' union is worried some students will soon face a financial crisis.
Sask. Indigenous voters hope to shape federal dynamics in coming election
Indigenous people and organizations are stepping up to promote voting in the upcoming federal election.
Weyburn police intercept parcel containing more than $10K of illegal GHB
Intel that came from Vancouver's gang and gun unit late last week led to Weyburn police seizing a suspicious parcel coming into the province.
The Grand Theatre hopes to win a Canada-wide competition to repair historic site in Indian Head
Residents of Indian Head, Sask., have gathered at The Grand Theatre since 1904 to enjoy everything from silent films and vaudeville acts to modern blockbusters, live performances and community events. Now, the board of the old theatre hopes to win money in a Canada-wide competition aimed at saving historical sites.
Memorials, tributes announced on 7th anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy
Sunday marks the seventh anniversary of the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash, which killed 16 people and injured 13 others. A survivor has used the experience to help others, while a committee continues to work on two memorial projects.
Sask. family calls for more collaboration between police and families in missing persons cases
The family of an Indigenous woman who went missing eight years ago is fed up with the handling of their daughters case. Happy Charles's family is still searching for answers, and held a rally Thursday to call for changes in how police collaborate with families in missing persons cases.
Revitalists use social platforms to share Indigenous language learning with a new generation
Novalee Fox, Willis Janvier and Samson LaMontagne have turned to social media to share their passion for Indigenous language learning with the younger generation.
Powwow in Saskatoon celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ community before Two-Spirit Awareness Day
The Two-Spirit in Motion Society (2SIMS) held its second annual powwow to honour 2SLGBTQ+ people on March 15 and 16 in Saskatoon. Organizers said it was a success, with people gathering from far and wide.