Crop Report for June 30 to July 6, 2026
Rainfall continued across many areas of the province this week, with some regions also experiencing minor to severe hail. Producers are beginning to see the impacts of the excessive moisture…
CPPS issues safety advisory for South Saskatchewan River
The Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) has issued a warning that conditions along the South Saskatchewan River have become hazardous with increased water levels and faster-moving currents. As a result,…
Saskatchewan expands breast screening eligibility
As of July 1, 2026, Saskatchewan women aged 40 and older can now book a screening mammogram for breast cancer through the BreastCheck program. “Our government is delivering on our…
Prairie Spirit trustees approve 2026-2027 budget
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative For the second year in a row, the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) has been able to balance its books for the upcoming school…
Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association urges everyone to wear a helmet as they hit the trails
As Saskatchewan riders head out on trails, backroads and recreational areas this summer, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is reminding everyone to make safety part of every ride. The…
Saskatchewan moves toward swifter, more effective penalties for impaired driving
The Government of Saskatchewan is moving towards the use of administrative penalties for impaired driving as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen road safety across the province. This approach…
Check the Highway Hotline for construction underway across Saskatchewan
Highways Minister Kim Gartner has announced the launch of a bi-weekly construction update. Going forward, bi-weekly construction updates will be released every second Friday at 10 a.m. All regions of…
Saskatchewan minimum wage to rise in the fall
On October 1, 2026, minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $15.70 per hour. Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula, which gives equal weight to changes to…
Free hay available as ditch mowing season starts
The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and ranchers that the annual highway hay salvage and ditch mowing program is underway across the province. Landowners and lessees who own property…
Police warn of dangers of fast-flowing river as search continues for body of jet ski rider
The Saskatoon Police Service is sharing more information relating to the ongoing investigation following reports of a jet ski rider in distress near the weir on the South Saskatchewan River…