Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan announced funding to support the province’s Western Hockey League (WHL) teams and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). After taking a huge hit this season due to COVID-19 and the ongoing challenges it has created, this support will help the survival of these leagues and their teams. Thankfully the government… Continue reading SJHL to Receive $1 Million in Provincial Support
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Saskatchewan’s Hockey Community Remembers Rick Schwartz
Source: Stefanie Davis, regina.ctvnews.ca, November 12, 2020 Rick passed away suddenly on Nov. 9th, 2020. REGINA — Saskatchewan’s hockey community is mourning the loss of Rick Schwartz, who died suddenly in his Regina home on Monday evening from a heart attack at age 59. To the public, Schwartz is known as the father of a… Continue reading Saskatchewan’s Hockey Community Remembers Rick Schwartz
Permanent Humboldt Broncos Crash Memorial Planned
Source: Bill Graveland The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, November 02, 2020 A committee of Broncos parents are working on plans to build a permanent memorial at the site of the crash. The makeshift memorial of hockey sticks, jerseys, flowers and crosses is weathered and worn by time. The only thing vivid are the memories and the… Continue reading Permanent Humboldt Broncos Crash Memorial Planned
Getting Used to the New SJHL
Source: Derek Bidwell, globalnews.ca, November 02, 2020 The SJHL returns to regular-season action Nov. 6 with five games. Whatever your Saskatchewan Junion League Hockey (SJHL) game day experience was before, it’s different now. But then again, everything is different now because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article here… For the latest information and… Continue reading Getting Used to the New SJHL
Regina Council to Address Addictions Crisis
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoonctvnews.ca, October 30, 2020 Regina has the highest number of confirmed overdose deaths at 58, while province-wide, 122 people have died by overdoses this year. In its last meeting before the civic election, Regina council unanimously voted in favour of a city-wide harm reduction strategy. The motion brought forward by… Continue reading Regina Council to Address Addictions Crisis
Alcohol Banned after 10 P.M. in Saskatoon Night Clubs
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatooctvnews.ca, October 29, 2020 Nightclubs must be closed to patrons at 11 p.m. until at least 9 a.m. the following day, however, takeout food services are permitted. SASKATOON — In the wake of multiple outbreaks at night clubs in Saskatoon, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is bringing in a series… Continue reading Alcohol Banned after 10 P.M. in Saskatoon Night Clubs
SJHL Awaits Word on Increased Attendance
Source: Cole Davenport, saskatoonctvnews.ca, October 28, 2020 Preseason exhibition games saw a maximum of 150 fans in attendance, a limit the gate-driven SJHL hopes to have raised for the regular season. REGINA — The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is tentatively set to begin its regular season the weekend of Nov. 6. The season is slated… Continue reading SJHL Awaits Word on Increased Attendance
Cenovus Energy Shares Drop After $3.8b Deal to Buy Husky Energy
Source: Dan Healing The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, October 28th, 2020 A huge deal in Alberta’s oil patch was announced. Cenovus Energy is buying Husky Energy. The all-share deal by Cenovus Energy Inc. to buy Husky Energy Inc. for about $3.8 billion will likely spark more mega-mergers among Canadian oil and gas majors, according to a… Continue reading Cenovus Energy Shares Drop After $3.8b Deal to Buy Husky Energy
Moe and Saskatchewan Party Defeat NDP
Source: Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press Staff, reginactvnews.ca, October 27, 2020 “This has been an election like no other in our lifetimes,” Moe commented. Scott Moe led his Saskatchewan Party into rare territory Monday winning a fourth straight majority for the longest-serving government in the country. The centre-right party was elected or leading in more… Continue reading Moe and Saskatchewan Party Defeat NDP
20-Year-Old Estevan Man Charged With Child Pornography Offences
The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a 20-year-old Estevan man with child pornography offences in relation to an investigation that began in September 2020. The investigation began due to complaints about the accused’s internet activities and alleged sharing of child pornography using a popular social media application. On October 22th, 2020 members of… Continue reading 20-Year-Old Estevan Man Charged With Child Pornography Offences