Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: Provincial News

La Loche marks 10 years since mass shooting in northern Saskatchewan
LA LOCHE - A high school in northern Saskatchewan where a deadly shooting took place was open for the first time in a decade on the anniversary of the tragedy. Dene High School in La Loche, about 600 ...
Canadian Press Jan 22, 2026

Arctic blast settles in, leaving Saskatchewan in extreme cold; safety tips
SASKATCHEWAN — Saskatchewan residents should be prepared for several days of extreme cold and then below-average temperatures once the worst of the frigid conditions pass. Environment and Climat...
David Willberg Jan 22, 2026
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MN-S outlines terms of Digness suspension, path to possible return
SASKATOON — The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the co-chairs of the Ethics Committee, Minister Marg Friesen and Minister Brennan Merasty, have provided further details on the ...
Nicole Goldsworthy / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jan 22, 2026

Sask Chamber plans event on Carneynomics
SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is planning an event next month focusing on the policies of the current Prime Minister. The event on Feb. 11 is titled Carneynomics and Buil...
John Cairns Jan 22, 2026

NDP accuses SHA of looking to launch ‘snitch line’
REGINA — Opposition New Democrats were taking aim Wednesday at a request for proposals from the Saskatchewan Health Authority for what the NDP is calling a “snitch line.” In a statem...
John Cairns Jan 22, 2026

Extreme cold warning issued for Sask; wind chills to be -40 to -45 C
SASKATCHEWAN — An extreme cold warning has been issued for much of the province. According to Environment Canada, a colder and windier air mass is moving into Saskatchewan, bringing falling...
SaskToday staff Jan 21, 2026

Roughriders providing $60,000 to support Indigenous students
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are using the proceeds from their Indigenous logo merchandise to give back to Indigenous students. At an announcement Wednesday, the Roughriders, the Saskat...
John Cairns Jan 21, 2026

VIDO nearing new bovine tuberculosis vaccine for global markets
SASKATOON — The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization is close to developing a new vaccine that could strengthen protection against bovine tuberculosis, with plans to release it commercial...
Jon Perez Jan 21, 2026

Metal detectors part of beefed-up hospital security in Sask., says SHA
REGINA — In the wake of some high-profile security incidents at Saskatchewan hospitals, security is being beefed up at hospitals in the province. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed ...
John Cairns Jan 21, 2026
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MN-S ERII rep Digness suspended after ethics review; interim appointed
SASKATOON — The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S) has suspended Eastern Region 2 representative Brent Digness for an indeterminate period following an ethics review related to record...
Nicole Goldsworthy / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jan 21, 2026










