WestJet puts 1,000 workers on leave, citing government COVID-19 test rules
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says about 1,000 employees will be furloughed, temporarily laid off, put on unpaid leave or have their hours cut in the wake of …
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Canada sees first jobs decline since last April
Statistics Canada says the economy suffered its first jobs decline since April, 2020, with a loss of 63,000 jobs in December. The result ended a strea…
Trump finally concedes – amid talk of ouster from office
With 13 days left in his term, President Donald Trump finally bent to reality on Thursday amid growing talk of trying to force him out early, acknowle…
Regina Police make arrests after stolen vehicle investigation leads to the discovery of meth and fentanyl
Two Regina residents are facing charges after the theft of a vehicle led to the discovery of illegal drugs. On Dec. 30, police received a report of a …
Nearly all residents at Wakaw seniors home test positive for COVID-19
Wakaw’s Lakeview Pioneer Lodge is one of the senior care homes in Saskatchewan that has been hit with a COVID-19 outbreak. Nearly all 44 residents tes…
Despite a $19.5 million gap, City of Regina prepares historically low mill rate increase for 2021 budget
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters is preparing for her first budget, which currently sees a $19.5 million gap to be bridged by administration. Masters says …
Homeschooling numbers more than doubled in Saskatchewan
The number of Saskatchewan students enrolled in homeschooling this year has more than doubled. Kevin Gabel, executive director of programs in the Mini…
Daily COVID-19 report shows 334 new cases with three more deaths
The province is reporting 334 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday to go along with 278 recoveries. That puts the active case count at 2,947. There are a…
Regina man refusing to self-isolate given $2800 ticket
A 52-year old Regina man has been given a $2800 ticket for violating the public health order concerning COVID-19. Regina police say the man had tested…
Sask. government extends training subsidy application deadline
The provincial government’s Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy has a new application deadline after it was moved from December 31, 2020 to March 31…