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Some Sask. evacuees forced to find far-flung rooms on their own as wildfires put pressure on hotels
Hotel rooms are at a premium as thousands of wildfire evacuees pour into cities across Saskatchewan.
Fate of Creighton hinges on shifting winds as wildfire threat grows
The Town of Creighton's fate hangs in the wind direction. The small northeastern community is just across the border from Flin Flon, Man., with a huge wildfire threatening both communities. Winds are expected to pick up and change direction tonight, pushing the fire directly toward both towns.
More voters, more excitement for Métis Nation-Sask. election, prof says
Almost 28,000 Métis Nation-Saskatchewan citizens — the most ever — are eligible to vote for leadership and regional directors on May 24 at polls across the province.
Ag manufacturer Honey Bee cuts jobs in 'factory town' Frontier, Sask.
"About a third of our population probably works at Honey Bee [Manufacturing]," says Frontier Mayor Brady Berg, who estimates 30 to 40 residents were laid off.
Sask. immigration employee accused of taking bribes, laundering proceeds of fraud
The RCMP organized crime unit has charged Tony Dou for allegedly taking more than $650,000 from Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program participants and laundering the proceeds while working for the provincial government.
Sask. measles cases more than doubled in past week, daily cases likely, chief medical officer says
All confirmed cases were linked to travel outside the province, but health officials are bracing for community spread as numbers rise.
Saskatoon moves to break with province on home energy efficiency standards
A city council committee decision could mean home builders in Saskatoon facing stricter energy efficiency standards compared to the rest of the province.
Blue wall beats back red wave in Sask., while NDP support crumbles
'The progressive vote just seems to have consolidated behind the Liberals, and the NDP has not been able to do much about that,' says politics professor Daniel Westlake.
First class of Sask. marshals recruits sworn in, start job May 5
Marshals work focused on rural crime, finding high-risk offenders and people with outstanding warrants, while also assisting RCMP and First Nations and municipal police services.
Conservative support still strong in Saskatoon despite Liberal hopes of flipping a seat, say experts
While there may be cracks in Conservative Party support in Saskatoon, political experts aren't convinced the Liberal Party will pick up enough votes to break through the blue stronghold.