Five wildfires still not contained in northern Sask
As of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, there are 19 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, one is categorized as contained, five are not contained, 11 are…
New scam using fake endorsement from PM Mark Carney now targeting Saskatchewan residents
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan people of an impersonation scam on social media using fake news articles claiming that Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Healthy beaches water quality program returns
Saskatchewan residents are now able to check the water quality at local beaches. Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin posting the results of the Healthy Beaches program,…
Record $71.1M in revenue flows into SaskWater coffers
For the first time in its history, SaskWater surpassed $70 million in revenue, recording $71.1 million in 2024-25 and total comprehensive income of $9.1 million. Additional irrigation acres contributed to…
New Aberdeen playground unveiled June 16
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Three years of holding fundraisers, writing grant applications and leveraging contacts culminated on June 16 with the grand opening of the new $125,000 playground…
Young racers heading to Denmark for BMX Worlds
By TERRY PUGH Two youthful BMX riders from Warman are gearing up to compete on the world stage. Nine-year-old Oscar Nutter and his 11-year-old sister Emerson Nutter, both members of…
SIGA Casinos report $378M in revenues
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the third year in a row, achieving $378 million in gross revenue and a final distribution of income of…
Crop Report for June 10-16, 2025
With seeding complete in the province, producers are busy with in-field spraying and other activities such as hauling grain. A good general rain is needed to help push crop development…
574 ‘Dakota’ Royal Air Canadian Cadet Squadron hosts annual ceremonial review on June 12
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Members of the 574 “Dakota” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron stand at attention during their annual ceremonial review on Thursday, June 12, at the…
Warman, Martensville, Saskatoon to host ball hockey championship
By TERRY PUGH The rinks may not have ice in July, but that won’t stop Western Canada’s top hockey players from competing for a western Canadian championship trophy. The Western…