Crop report for August 12-18, 2025
Harvest progress was slow last week due to scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Humid mornings across the province made for short harvest days and poor desiccation weather. Farmers are looking…
Calls for service going up every year, says police chief
By TERRY PUGH The Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) has seen a steady year-over-year increase in calls for service, according to CPPS Chief Ron Chomyn. And while that trend reflects…
New training for pharmacists to safely substitute medications
The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the ability of pharmacists to offer more care to patients with new training that will allow them to substitute medications under specific conditions. With…
Highway repaving near Delisle now complete
A $5.5 million repaving project on Highway 7 near Delisle is now complete, according to a weekly Orange Zone Construction Update provided by the Government of Saskatchewan. The work included…
SPSA lifts provincial fire ban
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has lifted the provincial fire ban as of 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 due to improved conditions. The provincial fire ban will be…
Crop Report for August 5 to August 11, 2025
Widespread rainfall in the province last week had varying impacts on crops. The rain was timely for later seeded crops as they continue to fill, but some producers are concerned…
Prairie Spirit School Division board of trustees approves balanced 2025-2026 budget
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Despite a projected decrease in student enrolment and increasing operational costs, the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) has managed to balance its books for…
Harvest season underway in Saskatchewan
The combines are rolling. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kelvington-Wadena Chris Beaudry, officially kicked off harvest 2025 in Saskatchewan at a…
Government allocates $1M to food banks in province
As announced in the 2025-26 Provincial Budget, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1 million to Food Banks of Saskatchewan in August 2025 to distribute to agencies across the province.…
SHA develops online toolkit to assist businesses in creating spaces for breastfeeding
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has a new online toolkit to help businesses support and welcome families with their child feeding choices anywhere, any time. The toolkit, which can be…