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Sask. celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with dancing, march — and a new logo design for Roughriders
Events in museums and public parks were held across the province on Friday and Saturday to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. They included dancing, educational events, singing and marches.
Creighton, Denare Beach wildfire evacuees can go home Sunday
Permanent residents in the Saskatchewan communities of Denare Beach and Creighton will be allowed to return to their homes on Sunday, but are advised to bring at least a week's worth of supplies as services in both communities will still be significantly reduced.
Sask. coal communities welcome power plant life extension
The mayors of Coronach and Estevan said on Thursday that they're happy with the provincial government's decision to extend the lifespan of Saskatchewan's three coal-fired power plants, which employ hundreds of people in the two respective communities.
Sask. Opposition decries grounded firefighting planes, government blames inspections and maintenance
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP repeated criticisms of the provincial government's use of water bombers on Wednesday, with the province responding that planes were grounded due to mandatory inspections and necessary maintenance.
Some 11th Avenue Regina businesses say revitalization project is harming bottom lines
Businesses on 11th Avenue in downtown Regina are saying the revitalization project on the street is driving away customers, leading one longtime store to leave the area for good, while another plans to do the same next year.
Possible Hepatitis A exposure reported at Regina McDonald's
A case of Hepatitis A involving a food handler is being reported at the McDonald's on Aurora Boulevard in east Regina. Anyone who ate food from that location from May 25 to June 5 is advised to monitor for symptoms.
'I'm just happy to have a house': Evacuees start returning to La Ronge
As some northern Saskatchewan residents begin returning to their communities, Matthew Maurer says local businesses are running low emotionally and financially, with no support from the provincial government.
Sask. government announces $500 for every adult from evacuated communities
Premier Scott Moe has announced a $500 emergency payment for every Saskatchewan resident over the age of 18 from a community evacuated due to the province's escalating wildfire crisis, with a promise of more support to come as evacuees face growing challenges.
Financial assistance for Sask. wildfire evacuees doubling, officials say in latest update
Officials with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency say there have been no more human starts to the wildfires in northern Saskatchewan, with 23 active fires now burning in the province. It is also doubling its daily financial assistance for evacuees.
Sask. Opposition calls on premier to denounce pro sovereignty group
NDP jobs and economy critic Aleana Young said on Friday that Premier Scott Moe is not doing enough to silence pro-sovereignty voices in the province and accused him of having ties to the group Unified Grassroots.