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Sask. Health Authority apologizes to health-care workers for rocky payroll system rollout
The Saskatchewan Health Authority's CEO apologized Friday and thanked health-care workers for their patience with the rollout of a new, and long-awaited, payroll system that has been criticized by workers.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Hundreds forced to flee northern Sask. communities as wildfires approach
A trio of lightning-sparked wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced hundreds of people to flee from their homes and into southern cities this month, while other fires put pressure on others to leave as well.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Funding strategy for proposed $1.2B arena district approved by Saskatoon city council
Saskatoon city council approved a $1.22 billion funding strategy for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District on Wednesday. It allows administration to continue working on securing the needed money for the project from various sources.
Canada -Saskatoon |
'Crisis point': NDP slams province over crowded emergency rooms, long hospital wait times
The NDP and a nurses union are raising the alarm again about full emergency rooms and wait times for patients in Saskatoon hospitals. The health authority says it hears those concerns and has an on-going plan to address them.
Canada -Saskatoon |
Driver hits four pedestrians on Key First Nation, killing girl: RCMP
A child is dead andthree people were taken to hospitaltwo other children and an adult after being hit by a drunk driver Saturday, Kamsack RCMPsaid.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
In the debate over where to put emergency shelters, advocates take a stand against NIMBYism
CBC's Blue Sky show dove deeper into this topic last Wednesday, talking to an anti-NIMBY activist, an apartment owner, a city councillor and an expert who, after studying NIMBYism, says she isn't a fan of the term.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Lac La Ronge chief announces $600M 'cows and plows' settlement for failed treaty promises
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band says its members have approved an over $600 million settlement with the federal government for failed treaty promises.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Saskatoon city hall contemplates how to collect more than $6M in unpaid parking tickets
At Tuesday's transportation committee meeting, Saskatoon city administration gave an update on the methods being used to collect more than $6 million in unpaid parking fines.
Canada -Saskatoon |
E.coli advisory lifted for Regina Beach
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the advisory is cancelled and the water is suitable for swimming again. Regina Beach was previously closed because E.coli levels in the water were 30 times higher than they were a month ago,
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Saskatoon affordable housing project gets $23.6M from federal government
The federal government is providing$36.3million for 53 affordable housing projects across Saskatchewan, including $23.6 million for a 'self-contained community' in Saskatoon that will be tailored for Indigenous people.
Canada -Saskatchewan |