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…
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…
Saskatchewan, Alberta call for change to federal policy
The Saskatchewan and Alberta governments are making a joint pitch to the federal government to reduce barriers to resource development. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, June 18, Alberta…
Three wildfires still not contained in northern Sask
As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, there are 13 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, six are categorized as contained, three are not contained, two are…
Don’t let aquatic invasive species hitch a ride
Lake? Check! Watercraft? Check! Friends and family? Check! But make sure no one else is coming along! Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as…
FCAA suggests seniors name a ‘trusted contact’ to protect financial assets
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is encouraging all Saskatchewan residents to consider naming a Trusted Contact Person…
Native prairie ecosystems conserve biodiversity
This week, we celebrate the beauty, biodiversity and cultural importance of our native prairie ecosystems, as the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are pleased to recognize June 15 to 21…
Short line railways get financial boost from province
Highways Minister David Marit has announced the provincial government’s allocations of $1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of $470,000 or 88 per cent from last year’s…
SPSA fire ban revised to allow use of ATVs
Effective as of 5 p.m. on June 13, 2025, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has revised the provincial fire ban to allow the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)…