Crop Report for August 11-17, 2026
Harvest progress remained slow last week, reaching four per cent complete as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms moved across the province. While the moisture was welcome in some regions, early-morning…
Beardy’s & Okemasis hosts 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 signing
By TERRY PUGH A century and a half after it was signed on August 23, 1876, the original Treaty 6 document is returning to Fort Carlton. The historic document will…
Crop Report for August 4-10, 2026
Crops continue to mature across the province. Cooler weather slowed harvest progress, which remains at two per cent complete, and crop development in some areas; however, it also helped maintain…
Saskatchewan drivers need tax relief at the pump: CTF report
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on Premier Scott Moe to cut the provincial gas tax and the federal government to keep its fuel tax cut after releasing its…
Pioneer church has deep roots and a rich history
By BONNIE LAWRENCE Christ Church Patience Lake, one of the smallest remaining Bishop Lloyd style churches, welcomed over 90 visitors to an Open Church BBQ Fundraiser on July 18. The…
Saskatchewan unemployment drops to 6.0% in July
According to recently-released numbers from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate is the third lowest amongst provinces at 6.0 per cent, below the national average of 6.4 per cent. As well,…
Full closure of Wanuskewin Road beginning week of July 27
Beginning the week of July 27, Wanuskewin Road will be fully closed north of 72nd Street for approximately three months as crews complete open-cut pipeline installation work on the Biosolids…
Global food security starts at Ag In Motion
Saskatchewan reinforces its role in agricultural innovation at largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada. Today, Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding joined Show Director and Business Development Lead Rob…
Storms cause setbacks in some areas, but most crops developing normally
Last week, warmer temperatures, increased sunshine and limited precipitation helped fields to dry, allowing crops to catch up, according to the provincial crop report issued July7 16. Producers made progress…
Search and rescue volunteers prepare for disaster at MJSE
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Given how chaotic the weather has been in recent weeks, flipping between tornado advisories and heat warning in rapid succession, it’s rather ironic that…