PotashCorp sees third-best year
By Karin YeskeIt has been a banner year for PotashCorp of Saskatchewan despite some struggles in 2012.Bill Doyle, president and CEO of PotashCorp, is in his 39th year with the company. He said it is...
View ArticleBusy year for the Saskatoon Health Region set to lead to another
By Angela HillIn 2012 the Saskatoon Health Region continued to deal with a budget stretched to accommodate a growing population.“We’ve made some gains, we’re still not where we want to be and where we...
View Article2012 IN REVIEW: Senator's wife Maygan Sensenberger arrested after Saskatoon...
By Ashley WillsThe public peeked into the intriguing life of Liberal Senator Rod Zimmer and his young wife Maygan Sensenberger earlier this year, after an issue on a flight bound for Saskatoon made...
View Article2012 IN REVIEW: Pat Fiacco steps away from Regina's mayor's chair
By Patrick BookHe was undefeated in Regina elections for four terms but 2012 saw long-serving mayor Pat Fiacco make the tough decision to step away from political office.MORE 2012...
View Article2012 IN REVIEW: Mandatory recycling coming to Regina, Saskatoon
By Patrick BookAfter a year of steady progress, Regina and Saskatoon are both getting ready to finally start their mandatory curbside recycling programs.MORE 2012 INREVIEWSTORIESFROMNEWSTALKRADIO.......
View Article2012 good for Cameco, but 2013 looks even better
By François BiberCameco met its production goals for 2012, but 2013 is already shaping up to be a better year with four projects lined up and a growing demand in uranium.“None bigger than the Cigar...
View ArticleRegina Councillor supports sewage treatment plant referendum
By Kevin MartelAt least one Regina councillor thinks a referendum needs to happen despite a rejected sewage plant petition.Shawn Fraser originally voted in favour of the public-private partnership to...
View ArticleSaskatoon bishop reflects on Pope Francis' first year
By Bryn LevySaskatoon’s Catholics are looking back on the start of Pope Francis’ leadership of their church. Local bishop Donald Bolen said he joined many of the planet’s estimated 1.2 billion Roman...
View ArticleCameco marks 25th year in 2013
By Bryn LevySaskatchewan-based uranium mining giant Cameco celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2013.CEO Tim Gitzel said wrapping up 10-year license renewals for its Rabbit Lake, Key Lake and McArthur...
View ArticleHistoric growth paves way for prosperous 2014
By François BiberWith Saskatoon adding close to 13,000 jobs in 2013, the chamber of commerce said 2014 will not see the same unprecedented workforce growth.“We do see employment growth that will be...
View ArticleRecord number of passengers through Saskatoon airport
By Trelle BurdeniukThe number of people through the Saskatoon airport in 2013 really took off as an estimated 1.38 million passengers visited the airport. “We have record passenger volumes every month...
View ArticleSaskatoon police chief reflects on big moments of 2013
By Bre McAdam2013 was a big year of crime solving for the Saskatoon Police Service.There isn’t one particular case that stands out to Chief Clive Weighill; rather the fact that charges were laid in...
View Article2013 busy year for Saskatoon Health Region
By Ashley WillsDemand for care increased dramatically at the Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) in 2013. “That’s a big challenge for us, particularly living within our means and meeting those expectations,”...
View ArticleSask. legislators reflect on the year that was
By Jill SlaterThe holiday season has come and gone and with a new year on the horizon Saskatchewan’s legislators are looking back on 2013 as a busy year.We don’t know if the Premier got what he wanted...
View ArticleBridging gaps; Saskatoon Mayor says bridges big part of 2013
By Chris CarrLooking back, it’s been a busy year at Saskatoon City Hall.Mayor Don Atchison said the most important event of 2013, in his mind, was the grand opening of the South Bridge.Despite the...
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